Cora
“Hayden Wiltmen.”
The name hung in the air long after the doctor had spoken it. It reverberated against the walls and echoed in my ears.
My heart skipped a beat.
Hayden.
That name didn’t mean anything to me. I mentally rifled through everyone I’d met at work: the researchers, the assistants, even the janitorial staff. I then searched through the catalog of people I knew in my limited personal life.
No Hayden.
The doctor’s expression softened. “I’m sorry we couldn’t be more help, ma’am.”
I gave him a tired smile. “Thanks anyway.”
Leaving the hospital, I walked slowly, clutching the small folder of papers they’d given me and feeling like I was in a dream. The folder was mostly worthless now. My only hope was the missing sperm report. And Daisy.
Daisy… who still hadn’t returne
