Richard's POV
Evelyn arrived exactly one hour later. Benjamin was with her, as promised. So was Emmanuel. The three of them walked into Elizabeth's house together, and Richard met them in the foyer.
"Thank you for coming," he said to Evelyn.
She nodded but did not smile. "Where is she?"
"Upstairs. Second door on the left."
Benjamin stepped forward. "I am coming with her."
"I know," Richard said.
They walked up the stairs in silence. Emmanuel stayed in the foyer, arms crossed, watching everything. Richard led them to Elizabeth's room and opened the door.
Elizabeth was awake. She had been waiting. When she saw Evelyn, her face crumpled.
"Evelyn," she whispered.
Evelyn walked to the bedside slowly. She did not sit down. She just stood there, looking at the old woman who had orchestr
