Chapter 26

Shane asked again, "Was there something else you needed?" "No. I just came about the hospital records," Lily explained. Shane frowned. "Couldn't you have just asked Xavier about this?" When Lily remained silent, Shane seemed to understand and quickly changed the subject. "Since you're here, why not stay for dinner? Mom's taking her afternoon nap, but she was just saying how much she misses you." "I can't, Shane. I have other things to handle," Lily declined, even though she knew Xavier rarely came home. She worried that if Edith saw her, she might call Xavier to come over. Shane did not push her, understanding her stress over Hayden's situation. After Lily left, he picked up his newspaper again, his eyes landing on the headline. "Nova Group's President Takes Action for Ms. Lynde's Beloved Pet..." After some thought, he made a phone call. ... After leaving Fulton Manor, Lily visited the police station, where she learned that the deceased had worked at an electronics factory