Chapter 106

• Cynthia lay on the edge of the hospital bed, her head resting close to her sister's arm. Her fingers were still wrapped tightly around Lilian's cold hand. She hadn't let go since last night. Beside her, Ken sat in a chair, his body leaning slightly forward, his hand resting near hers. Both of them had fallen into light, restless sleep.
• The ward was quiet. Only the slow beeping of the monitor filled the room.
• Then, a sudden movement.