Dawn had just broken when Orelia woke.
Last night at the hospital, the hospital had discussed Lila's case with her. Because Lila's recent treatments had been very effective, her condition stabilizing and meeting Chris Lawson matching criteria, they needed to bring Lila in today for a detailed examination and another round of matching tests.
They had gone through similar procedures many times over the years of Lila's illness, but the results had always been disappointing.
So, while Orelia was filled with hope, she also felt a knot of anxiety, fearing a repeat of the past.
Shaking her head briskly, she banished those negative thoughts. "No, Lila is a gift from heaven. It won't take her away from me," she murmured, reassuring herself.
She patted her cheeks lightly, washed up, and left
