Chapter 57Being slapped gently on the cheeks, when she opened her eyes, everything was a blur at first. Talya saw a man bend over her and a woman in white uniform standing at his side. Talya pushed the man’s hand away. “What happened? Where’s Rasheed?” she slurred, regaining quickly a memory of the fight and her hurrying down the corridor. “You had a bad shock, Madame Kartz. You’ll be all right. This is Lisa”—the man pointed to the woman—“your nurse. I’m Doctor Samuel. Do you want anything before going to sleep?” “Yes... Where’s Maître Sangor?” “He’s out here; I’ll get him for you.” Lisa said, going to the door. “Maître? Madame Kartz wants you. Would you come in, please?” Hassan was already in the room before the nurse finished the sentence. The doctor stopped him before he got close

