“My grandmother wants to see you,” Daley said.

“Is Vickie awake?”

“Yes, she wants to see you now.”

“I'm on my way,” I said, hanging up. I told this good news to Liv. She was also happy that Vickie had come back to life.

By the time I got back to the ward, there were already several strong men on either side of the corridor. I saw Mark standing next to Frade. Daley and his men were on the other side. As I walked down the corridor, a cold, nervous feeling came over my feet.

A nurse was standing outside the door. Daley said to her, “This is Eva. My...