She looked at me with something like acceptance in her eyes. Perhaps she finally understood the inevitable bond between her son and me.
Dad's anger seemed to soften a little. He sighed heavily, the fight draining from him.
"Fine. Stay here. I'll go see your sister."
With a final glance that held both worry and resignation, he left the hospital corridor. His footsteps echoed against the sterile tiles, each one taking him further from me.
Left behind, my guilt overwhelmed me anew. I bowed again to William and Katherine.
"I'm sorry, I acted rashly." My shoulders slumped with the weight of responsibility for Connor's injury.
Katherine gently took my hand, her touch warm and maternal. She sighed softly.
"Child, stop blaming yourself. This tragedy is not your fault at all. You didn't want
