Chapter One Hundred & Thirty-Three

It's been a week and 4 days since Natalie was admitted into the hospital and Melanie could be seen sitting on a couch in her ward, her hand on her chin and her face etched with multiple questions unanswered as she ponded on Natalie's narration.

She knew there was no reason for her to lie but she also knew that her curiosity would not allow the incident that led to her husband being hospitalized, go uncovered. Yes, they were able to find the culprit, she knew Natalie didn't work alone and Jamal's step families are not so smart to pull such a stunt. She became impatient and decided to play the investigative card.

“Natalie” she called out, trying to sound gentle and normal.

“Mmmh?” Natalie responded absent mindedly with her eyes shut.

“That substance-” she treaded carefully with her words trying to prevent any disastrous reaction, since she hasn't fully recovered yet.

“..you used to spike my husband's water, who gave it to you?” she finally said. Immediately, Natalie's eyes sprung o