Chapter 72

Sydney 's POV Grandma Doris smiled at Alexander and mouthed, "Thank you." Alexander nodded, tight-lipped. Then Grandma turned to me, "Where is Lucas? Did he come with you?" "Yes," I answered quickly."He's waiting outside." "Let him in, I would like to see him too," Doris croaked out weakly. I rose to my feet and walked to the door. I opened it and stuck my head out like I had done when I came to call Alexander. Lucas's elbows rested on his knees and his head was in his hands. I wondered what he was thinking. "Hey, Lucas," I called softly and he sprang up from his position. "Hey," he said breathlessly and rushed to the door. "How's she?" "Well," I shrugged slightly, "She's still hanging in there." Then I relayed Grandma's message, "She wants to see you." Lucas raised his brows and his mouth formed an O as if he hadn't expected to also be called in. I opened the door wider and stepped away from the doorway. "Come on," I said and turned back to Doris' bed. The door made a soft click as he