Bitter Awakening

Kendall spent several days in the hospital, keeping Miriam company. Her grandmother had already regained consciousness, but since the day Declan had discussed the divorce with Kendall, he had not revisited Miriam. Kendall had started to wonder if Declan's absence was intentional, perhaps as a way to prolong the matter.

Lying in bed, Miriam weakly suggested, "Call Declan and ask when he's coming ov