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"I'd like to see my aunt, Belinda Gordon I've been here before," I said "My naan"

"Oh, yes" She turned to the nurse "Do you knohere Belinda Gordon is at the moment, Jenny?"

"She's in her rooo"

"Is she all right?" I asked quickly

"She was tired She spent almost the whole day outside," the nurse said "Come on I'll take you to see her," she offered with a smile

I followed her down the corridor through another door to Aunt Belinda's room

She was sitting in her chair, her eyes closed The moment after we appeared in her doorway, her eyes snapped open and she blinked rapidly

"There's someone here to see you, Belinda," the nurse said I stepped into the room

"Hello, Aunt Belinda It's Laura Jacob and Sara's daughter," I added when her face registered no recognition

She smiled

"Oh, yes Laura"

I pulled the chair near thecloser to her and sat "How are you feeling?"

Aunt Belinda was no taller than Grand, she was an inch or so shorter They both had sht Aunt Belinda was prettier She had sapphire-blue eyes, which even here were brighter, happier Her smile was softer There was a childlike innocence to her, despite the tales of promiscuity and the notoriety of her youth

"I'm a little tired today How is your family?" she asked

"Everyone's fine, Aunt Belinda"