Chapter 22
Peter rushed through the hospital doors and went right to the business office. His mother would never worry about anything financial. He'd take care of this. No one in his family would ever be turned into a pauper or have to ask for anything from anyone.
He signed all the business papers, and then had no more excuse to avoid his mother's room. His sister and brother would likely be in the hospital somewhere, or in the vicinity.
His feet dragged as he made his way to the elevator. He pressed the button with all the enthusiasm he could muster as a little girl then said, "Did your mom just go to heaven too?"
He shook his head. His face must look terrible. He knelt down as he glanced around the empty hospital hall near the elevator. This little girl was all by herself.
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