James Dashner Scorch Trials Novels & Stories

He whispered in disbelief, "This can't be... You're not my Lily. Give her back to me." With a laugh, I pulled out a string of bells I had pocketed on my way out. "Your Lily's gone, Simon. She's dead and gone." I gave the bells a shake, and they chimed sharply. Simon crumpled to the ground, his eyes searching wildly until they landed on Nicole's picture. He clung to it like a lifeline. "Nicole! Our daughter—" I cut him off sharply, "My daughter. My daughter, Nicole Scott, has nothing to do with you."