Nick glanced at the private nurse as he stood next to Victoria’s bed. “Yes, Mr. Barrows,” the middle-aged woman said quietly and smiled. “I’ll take good care of Miss Ashton. You go on home and get some rest, like your sister said.” With a reluctant nod, Nick leaned over Victoria and kissed her forehead then walked toward the door. He paused and turned toward the nurse. Before he could speak, Mrs. Willoughby waved him out of the room with her hands. “Yes, Mr. Barrows, I’ll call you if there is any change whatsoever.” The nurse eyed him with a sympathetic gaze, and he nodded at her response. With one last look in Victoria’s direction, he walked out of the hospital room. Visiting hours were over and the hospital corridors were relatively quiet as he made his way to the elevator and down to the lobby. As he exited the medical facility, he saw Nora’s red Corsa a short distance from the main door. As soon as he dropped into the passenger seat and closed the door, Nora put the car into drive and pulled away from the hospital.
