Without giving anyone else a chance.

William watched with cold eyes, saying nothing but following them all the way to the hospital room.

Sophia stayed stiff as a board in Matthew's arms, not daring to lean against him.

She knew well enough that in William's mind, she was still his possession - even if a used one, and nobody else was allowed to touch what he considered his.

William being this quiet was never a good sign. He was probably ...