Chapter 100: Tall Tale

Christina watched Ramon Baxter turn and walk out, speechless. "Am I not famous enough?" she thought. "That makes no sense. Is he just playing it mysterious to get my attention?" No sooner had Ramon stepped through the door than Bruno closed in. Before he could speak, Ramon said, "She's awake." He tossed the words over his shoulder, then strode off without looking back. Millie was the first to rush into the hospital room. Her eyes were red-rimmed. She hurried to the bedside and asked, her voice...