Marie stood there in a daze for a while before she turned and left.

***

Meanwhile, Adrian left Mount Sol and was on his way back to Swallowston. His cell phone rang, revealing to be a call from Gloria.

"Hey, what's the matter, Gloria?"

Gloria remained silent for a while before she asked, "Are you coming back from Mount Sol yet?"

"I'm on the road. What is it?"

"I think Sam's grandmother is at death’s door. Sam left Nova with me and headed to the hospital with Rue. Apparently, she may not li