Chapter 6 - THE HOSPITAL SAFE HAVEN
The sterile scent of antiseptic filled the emergency room at Mount Sinai Hospital as the neon lights hummed overhead.
A gentle nurse carefully wrapped a clean white bandage around Lily's small knee, giving the little girl a brave smile.
"You were very brave, sweetheart," the nurse said softly, handing Lily a small teddy bear wearing a miniature doctor's coat.
Sierra sat on the edge of the hospital bed, running her fingers through Lily’s soft blonde ponytail with deep, protective warmth.
The door opened quietly, and an elderly gentleman wearing a tailored navy suit stepped into the private room.
William Vance, the founder of Vance Global Media and Sierra's estranged father, stood still for a long moment.
"Sierra," William spoke, his powerful voice carrying a rare tone of deep, paternal regret.
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"Why are you here, Dad?" Sierra asked coldly without looking up from her daughter's face.
"I came because a Sterling put his hands on my granddaughter," William answered, his eyes flashing with lethal authority.
