“Your father took remarkable care of you, Emily.

But now what you need is quiet, rest, and time far away from every corner of that city.”

She got up, laid her palm lightly on the footboard of the bed, and gave Emily a clear, professional smile.

“I’ll have the night nurse bring in your last dose of anti-inflammatory medicine at seven,” Sarah said.

“Try to get some sleep.”

“Thank you, Doctor,” Richard told her.