Chapter 30
Monday, October 20, 2014
10:00 a.m.
She wanted to go home. Cranky could hardly describe her mood after almost four days at being pricked, prodded, tweaked, and otherwise medically abused.
A soft knock on the door interrupted her thoughts. Thinking it was the doctor coming to discharge her, she said, “Enter.”
But it was Senator Blackthorn who appeared in the doorway. “May I come in?”
She was surprised. Judith had visited with her twice everyday, but Markus’s father had only sent a huge bouquet of flowers along with a handwritten get-well card. “Yes.”
He gave her a tight smile and walked to where she sat. “How are you feeling?”
“I guess I have been better,” she said. “Where is Markus?”
“In the adjoining room. Judith asked for tea and is making him eat something.” He clear
