I wanted to know what he meant. He seemed to think he had a way to access my mother, even from jail. How far did his reach go? Surely, he wouldn't send someone to unplug a woman who was hanging on by a thread. That was inhumane! How would he be able to find someone willing to do that? My mom had no way to protect himself. No one was that evil, were they? Since Sophie had no voice with which to speak at the moment, I had to stand up for her. I had to listen to what he had to say and go from there. No one threatened my mother and got away with it. I'd make sure of that.
Robert's sly grin was enough to make me want to throw up, but instead, I narrowed my eyes. If looks could kill, he would be dead on the floor right now.
“I know the president of the hospital, you know." He straightened his
