Chapter Twenty-One
Everyone in the kitchen broke out in gasps.
Margot asked, “What happened? She only had a minor cut, you said.”
“How can that be?” said Cally.
“I don’t know myself,” Rae said. She looked truly worn out, and the first thing she did when coming into the kitchen was go to the pantry and help herself to some food. She probably hadn’t eaten all day.
She spoke while stuffing bread into her mouth.
“When she came into the hospital, she was fine and talking, but she quickly went backwards. I don’t know what was going on.”
“Did you find any other injuries apart from the cut?” Tina asked.
“Not really.”
Rae moved on to devouring the soup.
“I’m sorry for not bringing you any,” Tina said.
“Don’t worry about it. I’m used to it.”
When Rae had finished eating, everyone insiste
