He lifted a forkful of food to his mouth, but it was tasteless as he watched Emma. He really hated seeing her this way. He knew what it was like to watch your parent waste away. The cancer that ravaged his father’s body had been aggressive. He knew Devi’s disease was different, but the effects would be the same if she didn’t get some help.

“I can’t believe we’re back here,” Kirra said, looking around the kitchen of Devi’s house. “I thought I’d finally gotten out of ...