Kaiser Hospital? Wasn't that the exact hospital Merrick had directed her to? The coincidence was almost too eerie to believe.
Despite her strong aversion to encountering Merrick, Oriana had no choice but to head to Kaiser Hospital immediately.
She couldn't take any chances; she was worried this might be the last time she'd see her beloved teacher.
Susan's health had been deteriorating over the past few years, and the doctors had somberly predicted her days were numbered.
Oriana quickly informed Killian of her urgent need to visit her teacher and asked him to drive her to Kaiser Hospital.
They quickly got into the car.
Killian drove with a mesmerizing blend of speed and steadiness, his forearm muscles subtly defined beneath his rolled-up sleeves.
Though he was Merrick's youngest unc
