Chapter 222

"I've got something on today, I'm afraid I can't make it..."

Before Stella could finish her sentence, Jasper's voice buzzed through the phone.

"Haynie, Rachel's out of surgery. You should come over and check on her..."

Rachel?

Of course, how could she forget? Every time Haynes bailed, it was always for Rachel.

Stella's heart had long since grown accustomed to this. Her voice was cool and detached.

"She's out of surgery now. If you've got time this afternoon, you should stop by. Don't worry, it won't take long..."

But once again, Jasper cut her off.

"Haynie, why are you still on the phone? Rachel's been asking for you this whole time! You need to be with her right now!

The doctor says things aren't looking good. If heaven forbid something happens, this might be your last chance to see her!"

"Alright, I'll be there soon." Haynes' voice turned sharp.

he was about to hang up, he remembered Stella on the

really busy right now. I'll call you back

Haynes turned to

"How is

glanced at the phone in Haynes' hand, a barely-there smirk flitting across

said... with her condition, it's unlikely she'll make it

brow furrowed slightly. "That specialist you

"Yes, I have."

why haven't you brought

old codger, Dr. Thompson, refuses to come! No matter what terms I offer or how much I offer

for anything

his head. "I've never met anyone so peculiar. You'd think he retired, but he still runs a shabby little clinic. You can see

much I plead, even visiting him repeatedly didn't work. It's

Jasper's expression turned steely.

playing hard to get, I'll

"Have you tried bringing Rachel to

then

say you couldn't bring her to his

"Well... no, not really."

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