"Can I leave now, since I have been acquitted, or do I have to wait back and sign some papers?" Athena asked the male officer a few minutes after he uncuffed her hands.
The male officer exchanged glances with Leah, seeking validation or guidance before responding. Leah said nothing, but she nodded at Athena, her eyes reflecting reassurance.
"You can leave. I am sure that the chief would understand this case, since everything is out in the open. But don't you want to wait for your friends to pick you up?"
Athena's brow furrowed as she considered this suggestion. She shook her head after some mental deductions weighed heavily on her thoughts. "No, I think I can handle going back to the hospital."
From the video coverage aired by the 8 PM news crew, the background used for the little conference and interrogation was the hospital's garden. She could recognize that scenery anywhere, even in her sleep. If she hurried up now, she would be able to catch up with Aiden.
