Chapter 242: Changes Outside... and Inside

"The prison… served as their grave? What do you mean by that?"

Charlotte's question fettered the air; she probably already knew the answer, but still– hearing it coming from someone who has been in the prison for probably more than a few decades would make it formal.

"I meant it as I meant it– most if not every female prisoner that came in here died, with Alice the only one I know actually leaving alive."

The old prisoner still answered dutifully; his eyes slightly jumpy, glancing at Riley from time to time, "The prison said the government ordered for their release or they were set free for confidential reasons. But we all know that was a bullshit excuse; almost all the prisoners here are–"

"Lifers."

Hearing Charlotte continuing his words, the old prisoner immediately nodded his head; sighing as his mind seemed to be remembering its past,