Chapter 103

• Ken sat just near the window for a while, staring into the fading light outside. His thoughts drifted between Cynthia's worried face and the gnawing question about what could happen at the hospital. He hated the helplessness of sitting still while she bore her troubles alone. He leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes for a moment, and tried to breathe.
• Then he heard the bell ring, someone was at the door. Reaching for the small remote that controlled the automatic slide, he pressed the button. With a soft click and a low hiss, the door opened.
• Standing there was Mrs. Sydney. She stepped inside, her eyes gliding over the room.