Chapter 46

Wednesday at 7 AM, my mother was wheeled into the operating room. Before the anesthesia, she squeezed my hand, smiled, and said, "Ivy, Mom had a dream last night. I dreamt that the dress you secretly bought when you were twelve actually fit perfectly." The operating room doors slowly closed in front of me, and the red light above them turned on. I backed into the waiting area and sat down. Rhys handed me a cup of hot tea. I took it, holding it in my hands, but didn't drink. Time slowed down...