Chapter 94

"Do you want me to carry you?" Michael asked. Amelia didn't answer. Michael didn't ask again. He simply reached down, swept her into his arms, and carried her inside. All the way upstairs and back into the bedroom, Amelia didn't say a single word. She didn't fight him the way she used to. She stayed silent the whole time, like a lifeless doll. Michael set her down on the couch in the bedroom. When he saw her like that, he kept his expression cold as he dialed a number. The call connected quickly. Michael asked one question, then put the call on speaker. Cyrus' breathless voice came through. "Mr. Sutton, the overseas medical team has arrived. Once the new equipment is installed, they'll be able to start treating Ms. Ziegler." In the quiet room, the words hit Amelia's ears, and she snapped awake, as if jolted out of a deep sleep. Her teary eyes turned to Michael, wide with disbelief and doubt. Cyrus didn't say anything else. The call ended there. Michael put his phone away. "Did