Chapter 47: Silke“I’m Lauren McKnight. Who’s calling please?”
Whoever it was, it couldn’t be good, judging from the way Lauren’s voice shook.
“This is Gail Nickerson at University Hospital,” Silke heard when she leaned close, and she quickly grabbed another chair and sat down next to Lauren. “I’m afraid there’s been an accident involving Craig and Kayla McKnight, your husband and daughter I assume?”
“Oh God, no…I mean, yes, they are my…oh my God, how are…is it…are they?”
Lauren’s hands were shaking so hard she could barely hold the phone, and Silke put her arm around her.
“The trauma team is with them right now. We’ll need you to come in right away and provide some information.”
Helplessly, Lauren stared at her, immobilized with terror.
“Mrs. McKnight, are you there? Is there someon
