Sylvia Schuyler hated talking about anything involving Vera Warner with him, so she could only change the subject. "After this check-up, the next step is physical therapy. You're in good shape. I'm sure you'll recover quickly."
"Then we can be together forever."
Victor Morgan's attention returned to her, his eyes seeing only her, which finally put Sylvia Schuyler at ease.
On the fifth day, terrible news suddenly came from the Pemberton family. Patrick Peyton, the mayor of Aethelgard, had died at home after a blood vessel ruptured. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. Vera Warner, as his consulting physician, was naturally expected to be there.
Mrs. Pemberton was wailing by the bedside with her two children, deeply regretting how she had incessantly argued with him over the past few days.
