Chapter 17

When Sean regained consciousness, his eyes widened in disbelief. Charlotte was actually standing by the window. The soft morning light streamed through the glass, tracing the sharp lines of her profile in a soft glow. "Charlotte?" Sean's voice faltered, fragile with disbelief. He was afraid that this was nothing but a mere dream. Charlotte finally turned around and nodded calmly toward him. "Kylie escaped while on medical parole. She's been caught now, and will likely stay there for a long time with her added charges. So, you don't have to worry about your safety for the time being. "You suffered a comminuted fracture in your knee. I called in Dr. Hughes to perform the surgery. It went well, but you'll need a long period of recovery." Alain Hughes was the same orthopedic specialist Sean had once found for Charlotte. Sean's eyes lit up. He wondered if she'd gone through all these trouble for him because she couldn't let him go just yet. Before he could reply, Tristan's voice came