Chapter 64. We Won't Spare You

When morning came, the sun shone through the window pane of JC's room, which was covered with sheer, translucent curtains. Annastacia got up and walked to the bathroom to start her day. 

Jocelyn was not at Anna's bedside when she woke up earlier. Anna's sister prepared a simple breakfast of french fries, sausage, and fried eggs that she found in JC's refrigerator. After the homemade breakfast menu was ready, Jocelyn walked into Anna's room and shouted outside the bathroom door, "Anna, breakfast is ready. I'll be waiting in the pantry." 

"Okay, Jocy. Thanks," Anna said and then rinsed the soap off her body under the shower. 

Max and Jocelyn were chatting and laughing at the pantry table, sitting beside each other. Anna sat across from the two of them. "Good morning," said Anna, and she ate breakfast. 

Max watched Anna, then said, "Today I'm going to take you to the hospital and then leave you, Anna, because I have to take care of my other a