"Alice, finally I got rid of you. Farewell, my dear. Rest in peace." The nurse whispered.

Her joy knew no bounds, and she erupted into manic laughter. Yet, her glee was short-lived as she caught a glimpse of a subtle stir in Alice's motionless frame.

Alice's hand lifted; she discarded her oxygen mask, got up, and perched on the bed. "Sophie Mom, you've got it all mixed up. I'm perfectly fine."

Sophie was left in stunned silence, and then anger welled up inside her like a storm. She clutched the syringe as if it were a dagger, thrusting it toward Alice's neck. Just in the nick of time, Andrew rolled...