"Hmm," I responded coldly.

"Your stomach's acting up again today. Make sure to take your medication," Richard reminded me.

"I'll remember. Thanks for the reminder." My tone was still icy. "Susan seems pretty hurt. You should take her home."

"Oh yes. It looks really serious," Aurora chimed in sarcastically. "Better hurry to the hospital. Who knows? Maybe she'll miraculously heal before you even get there."

Susan's expression tensed. Grasping ...