Chapter 11

　　ALERA

　　Still, I nod. Slowly. "Let me check on my father first."

　　"Take your time. I'll wait."

　　When I get inside, Andrea gives me a quick update. Daddy's asleep and to my relief he's breathing on his own. Nothing's changed, but nothing's worse either.

　　I make my way to his room, seeing for mys...