We just had to do what we could to get there.
When Amber was dressed, we went back downstairs. Mary and Rafael were still arguing.
“You are ignoring facts.” That was Mary’s shrill voice.
“I don’t care what your paperwork says. I don’t even care if it’s real or not. Amber is my sister in every way that matters, whether we are of the same blood or no. Now, stop trying to stir up trouble before –”
Rafael’s voice abruptly cut off as Amber and I entered the room.
“Sister,” he said, more stilted.
“There you are,” Mary said. “I’ve been waiting for you. You have a lot to answer for.”
“I was hoping you would come by, Mary,” Amber said, surprising everyone in the room, including me.
“You were?” Mary asked.
“Yes,” Amber said. “You see, I’ve just developed a cure for a rare disease and I n
