The medical staff methodically cleaned up the hospital room.
Kai knelt beside the bed, unable to bring himself to stand.
He carefully smoothed the loose strands of hair from Eloen's forehead, his fingertips gently tracing the back of her cool hand, a painful lump in his throat.
He had only wanted to give her a proper farewell, to find a quiet, secluded cemetery, bury her with his own hands, erect a headstone, and pay his respects year after year.
For the rest of his life, he would cling to this small comfort, watching over her and atoning for his sins.
But just as he was preparing to arrange the funeral, two medical school staff members entered the room, their demeanor solemn.
The staff members said, "Mr. Mercer, Miss Ford had already signed a complete notarized agreement to donate h
