Behind Audrey Hughes was a man in a suit and glasses, carrying a briefcase. He appeared to be a lawyer.
Isla Prescott hadn't noticed when Audrey Hughes arrived, but it seemed she had been there for a while.
"Hello, Miss Prescott." Audrey Hughes smiled gently as she walked up to Isla Prescott. "Let's go in together."
Isla Prescott's heart pounded. She didn't even know how Audrey Hughes knew who she was.
"Don't be afraid."
Audrey Hughes took her by the wrist, a gesture that promised support.
The two of them walked into the hospital room together.
Shane Sterling froze for a moment when he saw Audrey Hughes leading Isla Prescott into the room.
He was surprised that Audrey Hughes had come to see him, but even more surprised by how close she seemed with Isla Prescott.
Victor Sterling glanced first at Isla Prescott, then his eyes landed on Audrey Hughes.
