Chapter Twenty Seven

 

Running out of time 

 

Alora

 

Without sparing a second, I raced out of the hospital as I rushed to Rebecca's room.

 

I froze in shock the moment I stepped into her room.

 

Rebecca was curled on the ground, her hair disheveled, her eyes red-rimmed and puffy, as tears streaked down her face, making her look so hideous and vulnerable.

 

"Mother-in-law.". I mumbled as I drew the distance between us.

 

"Just leave me alone, Alora; I want to be by myself." She spat.

 

I shook my head. "No, Mother, you're not fine, and I cannot leave you, at least until you've told me what the matter is." I...