tor. The fever had broken, but a profound weakness lingered

years, was reviewing a chart at the foot of h

need to keep you for observation." He made a note on the chart. "And given your

Elaina's stomach. "Who else

f and my head nurse. Patient confidentiality. Tho

ing him off. "He can't know. N

to one of understanding. He'd seen enough o

rembling with effort. She found a n

ng my medical status. I am invoking my right to privacy." Her voice was weak but

pression serious. "On my medical

left, the door t

ea

scent with him. Kallie's perfume. So he had gone to her la

es scanning her pale face. "How are yo

ed, turning her head t

a chair to her bedside and, to her utter astonishment, p

who commanded boardrooms, not paring knives. He nicked his thumb, and

urd drama, a confusing mix of

take it. A flicker of frustration crossed his face at her silent reject

nd Denver Bradley talk about? Was

ave of exhaustion

re. Believe it or not." She clos

to fuel his anger.

ly's old assets? Don't think I don't know he's been sniffing around

pen. He was having

e buzzed on the nightstand. The screen

transformed, becoming softer, gentler. "Yes, I'

risy was

back in place. "Get some rest. I'll handle the bil

leaving the butchered apple on the nightstand,