Chapter 22

When Nathan woke up again, he found himself lying in a hospital bed. The harsh smell of disinfectant filled his nose, and the bright fluorescent lights above him made his eyes ache. He tried to move his body, but the pain that shot through him made him gasp in agony. "Are you awake?" Daphne's voice came from beside him, cold and tinged with frustration. Nathan turned to his side and saw Daphne sitting next to the bed, her face dark with anger and disappointment. Her voice was laced with barely contained rage as she scolded, "How could I have a brother like you? Do you realize how close you were to being crippled? Now that you're awake, don't rest here anymore. Get your ass back to Vexford! Don't you ever set foot in Ivory Bay again!" Nathan ignored her harsh words. His eyes were desperate as he asked, "Where's Anna? Has she come to visit me?" Daphne's face darkened even more. She opened her mouth, ready to reply. Just then, the door to the ward was pushed open. Annabelle walked