They'd come to this amusement park because Stella had told Rachel about it.

The fact that she'd dared to tell Rachel meant she clearly wasn't worried about her meddling. Or perhaps, she was more than prepared for whatever Rachel might do.

Stella offered a faint smile, neither confirming nor denying anything.

She said lightly, "Honestly, they shouldn't have come with us in the first place. It's probably for the best that they're leaving."

It was clear Stella had orchestrated things this way. She knew Rachel would find a way to cause a scene-so be it. If Haynes had insisted on tagging along, then he could leave the same way.

Neville wasn't sure if "they" included Keen, but he didn't press the issue.

Instead, he asked, "So, do you still want to ride the pirate ship, or would you rather try something else?"

Stella glanced around, then turned to Marvin. "Marvin, do you want to try the bumper cars?"

Marvin, now that the annoying Mr. O'Brien and his son were about to leave, beamed with delight. "Yes! I want to!"

took Marvin's hand. "Alright,

to head off when

out, "Mom, where are

to go to the hospital, so you and your dad

breath hitched as the realization hit him-he'd come today just to spend time with his mom. After all the waiting and hoping to have a day out together, was it really

been in the hospital, Rachel had never stayed the night or taken care of him. She'd only stopped by during

had always been his mother who cared for him when he

to choose, being with his mom

thought, Keen made

scoop Rachel into his arms, and said, "Dad, you go with Rachel to the hospital. I want to stay

now remembering Stella and Neville were here, too. He glanced over, seeing Stella

hospital, wouldn't that mean leaving Stella and Neville alone

Vel

though younger, was far more

for a moment, Haynes settled on

your mom. I'll make sure Rachel gets into the ambulance and then come find

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