**Chapter 613: Laney’s Fate**
In the dimly lit confines of the hospital room, Lilian placed a vibrant array of fresh fruits onto the small table, their bright colors standing out against the stark white surroundings. The sight was almost a celebration of life amidst the sterile atmosphere. Reaching into her bag, she pulled out a small, elegantly crafted bottle of homemade medicine, handing it to Isabelle with a soft, encouraging smile. “This is something special I made just for you. I have a strong feeling it will help speed up your recovery,” she said, her voice imbued with warmth and genuine concern.
Isabelle accepted the bottle with a grateful nod, her expression brightening momentarily. “You really do know me better than anyone,” she said, a playful glint in her eyes. “You must have anticipated that I wouldn’t be able to lie still in this hospital bed for long. Honestly, I feel like I’ve been stuck here growing mushrooms for the last two days! Just staring at Elsie’s face all day is enough to make anyone nauseous!”
Elsie, who had been quietly listening with an eyebrow raised, couldn’t help but react. “Isabelle, how ungrateful can you be? After I’ve devoted two whole days to keeping you company, you dare to complain? You’re utterly heartless!”
Lilian chuckled softly, shaking her head at the familiar exchange. “And here we go again. You two bicker like an old married couple. I thought the dorm was the only place for this kind of nonsense, but it seems you’ve brought it into the hospital too. What am I going to do with you both?”
“Well, of course!” Elsie shot back, her tone light but laced with mock indignation. “We’re just two peas in a pod. Maybe in our past lives, she did something to wrong me, and now we’re destined to keep squabbling in this one.”
Lilian couldn’t help but nod in agreement, a smile still playing on her lips. “Alright then, you two keep at it. I’m just here for the entertainment.”
As the laughter began to fade, a sudden shift in Isabelle’s demeanor caught Lilian’s attention. Her brow furrowed, and a shadow crossed her face. “But how is Laney doing?” she asked, her voice now tinged with genuine concern.
The atmosphere thickened, and Lilian’s expression grew serious. “I had to send her to prison. For kidnapping,” she stated, her voice steady yet heavy with the weight of the revelation.
Elsie’s eyes sparkled with a mix of excitement and vindication. “She deserves every bit of it! I knew from the very beginning that she was nothing but trouble. Only someone as naive as you would have believed she’d truly changed. So, what’s the verdict? Disappointed, aren’t you?”
Isabelle let out a deep sigh, her heart aching with a swirl of conflicting emotions. “We did share our journey from Brookstone High School to Capital University together. It’s just… sad, you know? In less than a semester, everything has turned upside down.”
“What’s there to be sad about?” Elsie countered, her voice sharp yet playful. “She didn’t treat you like a friend, and here you are, feeling sorry for her. Have you lost your mind?”
Lilian, observing the troubled look on Isabelle’s face, spoke with a soothing tone. “Let the past remain where it belongs—in the past. Laney has to face the consequences of her actions. I understand your feelings, but she chose this path on her own. There’s nothing we can do about it now. So don’t let this weigh you down. We still have our futures ahead of us, filled with experiences that will help us grow.”
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