Chapter 189
~ Hailey ~
The doctor had finished stitching the wound on my head — twelve stitches, he'd said, while I'd tried not to think about the needle going through my scalp.
He'd given me medication for the pain and the potential infection. Had checked my pupils and reflexes for signs of concussion. Had ordered imaging that showed, thankfully, no skull fracture or brain bleeding.
"You're very lucky," he'd said. "Another inch to the left and this could have been much more serious."
Lucky. Right. I felt so lucky after being kidnapped and held for ransom and having my best friend and sister both betray me.
"You have two options," the doctor had continued, consulting his chart. "You can stay here in the hospital for observation, which is more convenient. We can monitor you closely fo
