Livia’s POV
“What?” i ask the nurse. “I-I’m the daughter. I’m the one who should know anything first. Right?”
The nurse looks uncertain, then she puts a gentle hand on my shoulder and pats me comfortingly. “Well, you will be happy to know that your mother is stable now, and she will be recovering in a week. We’re going to have to keep her here for the time being.”
I heave a sigh of relief, but then I observe her expression and notice that she doesn’t look all that assured. She doesn’t seem to be considering this good news at all.
“I still need to talk to Mr. Callahan if you don’t mind,” she says. Without waiting for an answer from me, she beckons Ford to follow her. “Here, please, sir.”
I look at Ford for help, but he just gives me a look that clearly translates to: Stay put. I’ll t
