Dr. Smith stared after him, baffled.That was it? Just an "I see"?John said nothing more. He left the ward and went up to his office on the top floor. Sitting in his chair, he looked out through the tall window at the traffic below, the air around him colder than ever.He called Robin and gave the latter his instructions, then went over a few things to keep an eye on with Kenneth. Only then did he call Lucy."What is it?" Lucy's tone was light and casual."Your teacher woke up," John said.Lucy paused."Are you coming to see her?" John asked."In a way, we're just friends online." Lucy leaned back in her chair, calm. "After so many years, who knows if she even remembers having a student like me.""So what if she remembers, so what if she doesn't," John replied."You didn't call just for small talk," Lucy pointed out, her voice as lazy as ever.John got straight to the point. "If Anna wants to take Sierra away, which side will you take?"Lucy drew out her answer. "Well.
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