Chapter 112

FINN

Raya was asleep. Volkov decided to leave. According to him, he wanted to gather his thoughts. He didn't leave without giving me a disappointed look though. 

Scarlett had slipped away without my notice. I had been too invested in listening to whatever they were both saying. They had quite an argument. Even the nurse was worried about her blood pressure spiking from the yells. She had to go in when Raya burst into tears. 

My mother stood opposite the door with arms folded as she listened silently. I couldn't tell what was on her mind but I knew she was worried. 

After Volkov left, she walked back to me, looking worried. "Do you think Raya is going to be okay? Her surgery is in two days. She has to be well all round but-- but she doesn't seem to be fine now. She's in a state of emotion—" She paused and pressed both of her hands into her mouth. "I am really worried about her, Finn." She sobbed. 

I pulled her into my chest. "Mum, don