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Orla wasn’t at all happy with being locked out, but she knew she couldn’t be pushy right now because Lorcan’s life hung in Chiyo’s hands. She waited for what seemed like hours, pacing back and forth in the hallway, thinking that she might actually see the carpet start to fray under her feet. When the door finally opened, Orla ran to it and tried to push through, but Chiyo stood in her way.
“He’s asleep right now. You can’t go in there. He’s lucky to be alive with those injuries.” Her voice was hard, and she cast a condescending look at Orla.
“Watch your tone, doc. I would’ve taken the knife for him if I could have, regardless of whether he was happy about it or not.” She got the words out through teeth gritted in anger.
Chiyo just shrugged and walked away.
“Listen here. If it weren
