Chapter Twenty-Two Back to the hospital, Ornée went to see her husband. “I will wait for you at the waiting room,” Madeleine said. “No, there is no need. Come with me,” Ornée replied. What she didn’t know was that Madeleine wanted to avoid seeing Brutch in the condition he was in. It was affecting her a lot. “Okay then, let’s go,” she said reluctantly. With their protective suits on, they made their way to Brutch’s room. They had to protect themselves every time they came to pay him visit. Standing by his bedside, they saw his hand twitch. Ornée and Madeleine had never seen him do this before and it raised their hope for his recovery. “Cheri,” Ornée called Brutch, “you will get better soon, Je t’aime mon chéri,” she said as she touched his hand. Brutch did not feel her touch since

