“Mrs.

Whitmore.

This is a medical floor.” He said it without heat.

“The spouse decides who comes in.

That’s policy, it’s also state law, and I’ll sign the order myself if the board wants it in writing.”

Her chin came up, and her hand found the pearls.

“This county has respected our family for generations, and you are making a terrible mistake.”

“I’ve heard the name Whitmore before,” Higgins said.