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Chapter 27

Author: Onyi Umeh
last update publish date: 2026-02-28 16:06:56

Edwin’s POV

The black SUV idled outside the hospital entrance like a patient shadow, headlights off, engine barely audible. I’d texted Daniel the moment the night nurse confirmed Mom was resting comfortably, no change, no crisis, just the slow, relentless march of morphine and oxygen keeping her afloat. His reply had been immediate.

“Leaving now. Meet me in the parking garage. Level B.”

No explanation. No question. Just the command.

I’d stared at the screen for ten full seconds before shoving t
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