22 ~ Rosa

When Irina opened the door, a frown crept into her face to find the entrance empty.

What?

She could have sworn she heard a knock?

Maybe she was feeling too sleepy. Irina locked the door and walked back into the room.

****

When she woke up the next day, Aleena had already quietly gotten out of bed and was playing with Mrs. Lewis outside while Alex was at a corner reading a book.

Irina took a look at her cell phone. Aside from dozens of missed calls from Xavier, there was also one from her aunt. Her aunt had been the kindest to her during all these years.

Thus, she returned the call.

Someone picked up very quickly, but it was her father’s voice that rang out instead, “Irina!, I never knew you were so heartless to a point that you do not care whether leo is alive or dead?!”

Irina paused. “What’s wrong with him?”

“What’s wrong with him? He has a brain tumor! If you have even the slightest bit of a conscience, then come to the hospital in town. Otherwise, you won’t even be able to see yo