C116 THE HOSPITAL ATTACK

The steady beep of medical equipment filled the private hospital wing as Maria Montanari sat beside her daughter-in-law's bed. Rosalia lay motionless, her chest rising and falling with each breath, assisted by the ventilator.

Carmine's brother, Harris, stepped into the room, his eyes scanning the area out of habit.

“Any change, Mom?” he asked, moving to stand beneath the bed