Chapter 6: The Legacy
Arthur Vane’s arrest made headlines nationwide.
“The Janitor Surgeon.”
“The Angel of Death Returns.”
The frenzy was unreal. But beneath it, the truth surfaced—of a man seeking redemption by saving the granddaughter of the woman he killed.
Public sentiment shifted. He was a criminal. But also a savior.
Sophie is ten now. She plays soccer. The scar on her chest is a medal.
Clara knows everything. She visited Vane once in prison. She emerged in tears—and lighter than I’d ever seen her.
I’m still at Mercy General. Sterling was fired for negligence—apparently missing a serial killer on payroll is frowned upon.
I visit Vane sometimes. He’s serving life. Works in the prison infirmary. No surgery—but inmates say he’s the best doctor they’ve known.
Last week, I received a letter from him.
Inside was a single billing statement.
