Samuel cast a cold glance in Hector's direction, silencing him instantly.

Moments later, Elizabeth emerged from the bathroom, tentatively supported by a nervous caregiver. The woman opened her mouth, likely to explain, but Samuel cut her off with a voice as cold and unfeeling as winter steel.

“You needn't come back tomorrow.”

The caregiver froze, midway through a nervous step toward him, the blood draining from her face.

Elizabeth ...