Chapter 31

Sam sat on the bench beside Elaine and held her gently as he spoke up, "Elaine."

Elaine spoke up before Sam could say anything, "No, it can’t be the truth."

Sam shook Elaine gently, "Listen to me. The operation was a success. The doctors have made some progress with him. They made it to stop bleeding."

Pausing for a moment, Sam added, "He is heavily sedated and they are moving him to the ICU now. So, they can monitor him closely over the next one or two days."

Elaine seemed to be visibly somewhat relaxed hearing him. The thought that scared her to death was gone. Sam continued, "The doctor said one person can meet him at one time. You want to go first?"

Elaine shook her head. Confused why Sam wasn't getting angry with her. But whatever be the reason for his still cool behavior, she wasn't ready to face Cannon now, not at least when she was drowning deep with her guilt.

Sam left her there as he walked to the cabin. Pushing the door open, he entered and walked to Cannon. Hurt and angry