Chapter 24
By the time Delia had regained some semblance of lucidity, she was bewildered and could not recall when her clothes had been removed and replaced by a hospital gown. Running her fingers along her jawline, she felt the stitches, explaining the tingling sensation and tenderness. Tentatively peering around the room, she released a sigh of relief that Aaron and Sid were nowhere in sight. Seizing the opportunity, she tried futilely to get her bearings. Judging from the appearance of the well-appointed room, she realized she was in an alcove, probably near the admissions area.
Looking for a possible escape, she spied a telephone on an escritoire less than ten feet away. Even in her unstable condition she managed to get to the telephone and dial Eddie, knowing this may be her only c
