Strangely instead of saying exactly what Ellie had said, Henry reconsidered. He felt in the pit of his stomach that this was something she would appreciate if he kept her true feelings private. So instead, Henry spoke up. "Ellie is not in the hospital anymore, Nolan. You cannot continue to make decisions for her now that she is nearing full recovery. She is your older sister so you need to respect her decisions."
Nolan's anger reared its ugly head at Henry as his words grew harsher. "You're just betting on that she won't survive this so you can get the money you need to sustain your lifestyle. You would be nothing without her."
Henry was about to open with a retort when Michael strolled into the room offering a calming tray of refreshments and sodas. He had a spectacular ability of turning the subject from hostility to cordiality in a simple smile. Michael seemed oblivious to the two lions getting ready to rip out each other's manes.
