With her arms wrapped protectively around Alexis, Rena gazed at Waylen with unwavering determination.

Entrusting him with unwavering faith, Rena followed the driver's lead, cradling Alexis tenderly as they rushed to the emergency room.

The doctor had been prepared for this critical moment, and after approximately 20 anxious minutes, a nurse entered with a blood bag in hand.

"Administer an immediate blood transfusion for the child. She has a blood coagulation disorder.”

Lying on the bed, Alexis’ face was pallid, her fragile appearance pulling at the heartstrings.

The 100ML blood bag quickly emptied but fresh replacements kept arriving, leaving Rena's heart in trepidation. She knew exactly where the life-saving blood was coming from.

Alexis received 800 milliliters of the precious liquid.

Exhausted from crying, the little girl eventually succumbed to sleep on the hospital bed.

Her lashes still stained with tears, she appeared utterly pitiable.

Trembling with fear, Rena clasped Alexis' hand tightly.

Acomforting arm draped gently over Rena's shoulder at the moment and she turned to see Waylen.

Fatigue marked his features.

Seating himself beside Rena, he drew her into a tender embrace. Even before she could inquire, he revealed in a low, hoarse tone, "After you called me last night, | dreamt that Alexis was hurt. Concerned for you both, | took a private plane back early this morning.”

Foreheads touching, he continued, "Rena, you did an incredible job."

Before Rena could express her thoughts, he disallowed her questions.

“Leave it to me. All you need to know is that Alexis will be alright.”

Rena didn't press further.

Resting her head on his shoulder, she gently encircled her arms around his waist, stil shaken by lingering fear.

They held each other for what felt like an eternity before Waylen asked her to stay with Alexis while he stepped out to smoke - a way to calm his restless mind.

Soon after lighting a cigarette, his phone rang inside his pocket.

It was the police chief, Jim Hopper calling, his tone somber.

"Waylen, we have reason to believe that Elvira is the deranged murderer responsible for four deaths."