Chapter 958

Gwyn fully understood the cutthroat reality of the corporate world. The glamorous, silver-spoon lives of the elite were built on a foundation of crushing pressure and silent agony that ordinary people couldn't begin to fathom. The public only saw the wealth and the power, totally blind to the immense toll it extracted from those at the top.

Layne stayed by Leonie's side for two full days, speaking with her constantly. When Gwyn saw that Leonie could finally hold a coherent conversation, tears of relief pricked her eyes. The doctor asked Leonie several routine evaluation questions, and satisfied with her lucid answers, he nodded.

"Miss Everhart, it's not that we want to keep you restrained, but extreme trauma often causes relapses. We strongly recommend keeping you under observation for three more days. If you remain stable, we'll remove the restraints and discontinue the sedatives."

The doctor then turned his attention to Gwyn.

"Miss Langford, as her primary caregiver, if she shows any signs of spiraling, hit the call button immediately."

Gwyn thanked the medical team profusely. Once they left, she settled back into the chair beside Leonie's bed. Leonie was calm now, her tone conversational. Seeing her in a better headspace, Gwyn couldn't resist bringing up Connor.

At the mention of Connor's name, the light vanished from Leonie's eyes. Gwyn instantly regretted it and tried to pivot, but Leonie cut her off.

"He's been here the past few days, hasn't he? Gwyn, I could feel he was here. But please understand, I just can't face him right now i know a lot of this isn't his fault... only have myself to blame."

Leonie stared blankly at the ceiling, tears slipping down her cheeks.

Gwyn gently wiped the tears away, trying to soothe her.

"Don't overthink it right now. Just focus on healing. You don't need to worry about anything else."

Leonie looked at Gwyn, her vision blurred with grief.

"Gwyn, am a monster? If it weren't for me, Mom and Dad wouldn't have died. was so selfish. Ithrew a

selfishy

tantrum, and it cost my parents their lives." .

Her breathing grew frantic, panic seizing her chest as she began to hyperventilate. Gwyn slammed the call button. When the doctors

rushed in, they saw Leonie wasn't as

volently unhinged as befas

but she

was still dangerously unstable. Reluctantly, they administered another dose of sedatives.