I waited outside while Simone worked on the girls. It took king hours and I was tempted to go after Ivan while they were recovering but I needed to get as much information as possible l from Lyle.
I still found it hard to believe Ivan left her to die. Simone finally came out of the second room.
"They are both stable now. The other girl is awake but Violet is not. Do you want to see her?"
"Yes but I want to see Violet first"
"This way" he led me to her room and left me at the doorway.
Violet was hooked up to wires and I checked her. She looked pale but her heart beat steadily.
"I'm sorry love. We should have gone together" I said and dropped a kiss on her forehead. Since she is asleep, it was best for me to see Lyle, at least before she wakes up.
Lyle was cuffed to her bed just a
