Chapter 29: At Any Cost

"Aaah!" A shriek rang out from the hospital bed, stunning everyone. "Aunt Natalie!" "Natalie!"  Michelle, who had led the charge inside, jolted as she realized what they'd walked in on. She clapped a hand over Isaac's eyes, threw herself in front of the others, and shoved them back. "Out, all of you, out! And keep your eyes closed!" Even as he was hurried out, Isaac's heart raced with excitement. His aunt had woken up. Once the room was cleared, Michelle rushed to the bedside. Natalie lay...