CHAPTER 149

As soon as Leon left, I headed straight inside and walked through the sterile hallways. Yet, my mind was still on Leon, on the secrets that seemed to be lurking just beneath the surface. But for now, I had to set those thoughts aside.

I had to see and check on my cousin, Lena, besides, there was someone else who needed me now, and it was Aunt Lou.

As I head inside the recovery room, where Lena had already been transferred since she was already doing good, I found Aunt Lou inside signing some documents that Uncle George would be mailing today for the company back in Anacortes, her expression softening as she raised her head and saw me.

Lena was asleep, her breathing steady, and I could see the relief in Aunt Lou’s eyes. It had been a difficult journey, but there were signs that things were finally starting to improve.

“How’s she doing?” I asked softly, stepping into the room.

Aunt Lou turned to me after staring at Lena for a moment, a smile tugging at her lips. “Better, much better.