Chapter 34

Cecilia reached the hospital's entrance, where the lights were hazy. The quietness of the summer night gave an eerie feeling of desolation. The light illuminated Cecilia's hand, making the bloodstains look particularly sinister. She couldn't just sit and wait. Every time she stopped, all she could hear was Gladys' sobbing cries for her mother. There was only one taxi waiting at the hospital entrance. This hospital wasn't in the city center, so Cecilia's heart sank at the realization. Alston was ashamed of her and wouldn't want to take her to a prominent hospital where people knew him. He didn't want her to fare well; he wouldn't reveal that he helped her or give anyone a chance to speculate! Cecilia didn't have time to think about these things. She subconsciously walked towards the taxi. Alston observed this scene as he stepped out. What was Cecilia planning to do? Find Gladys? Was she planning to take a taxi to find her? In such a big city, how long would it take to find her? Even if