Faith stood in silence for a long moment, her thoughts opaque.

The elevator doors slid open with a quiet chime. Sophia gave Faith’s shoulder a light pat. “I’ll head off now.”

Faith nodded, her gaze trailing after Sophia as she departed.

Sophia exited the hospital and flagged down a cab. The York Family residence awaited.

Inside the York home, Ruby and Mr. York had been waiting for Sophia and Samuel to return all evening. When the ...