Ethan’s large hand reached out, grasping Emily’s small hand. Emily was startled and instinctively pulled it away.

Ethan took in this subtle action, and his doubts deepened.

He didn’t really want to see Emily Conner; he wanted both Emily Conner and Emily Parker present at the same time to confirm what he had seen during the surgery.

He thought, ‘Was it a dream, or reality?’

Emily forced a smile while feeling a bit guilty inside. She gently suggested, “Mr. ...