The doctors insisted Isaac couldn’t be discharged just yet. Even though he was awake, they explained that his body had suffered significant trauma, and they needed to monitor him for a few more days. Vera looked disappointed. Isabel simply nodded, her jaw clenched.

When they stepped out of his room, Isabel didn’t waste a second. She shoved Vera hard, her voice trembling with rage. "What the hell do you think you're doing?"

Vera barely stumbled. She rolled her eyes slowly, like Isabel was ...