Chapter 24 - Her Sister

Trigger Warning: Part of the story in this chapter contains some abuse information that might upset some readers.

Isabella’s heart was beating erratically as they edged near Noah’s room and Edmund opened the door, inviting her in.

As they stepped inside, her hand flew to her mouth in shock. The image in front of her shattered her to the core, she felt a cold chill traveling down her spine.

She didn’t know what her heart was expecting, but not precisely what she found, a man lying in bed, with bandages covering most of his body, both his legs in casts. He was surrounded by beeping monitors.

‘He looks even worse than my sister, the poor man! Poor Edmund!’

“Is this Luisa’s sister?” He inquired in a low voice, his glance directed towards his brother for confirmation, until returning to her, his eyes turning glossy. “Are you Isabella?”

“Yes.”

“Come closer. Let me take a look at you.” Noah tried to raise a trembling hand, but not succeeding, he helplessly surrendered. Isabella drew closer a