Haynes said, "Keen's still at the amusement park. I'll go get him."

But the truth was, Keen wasn't the one he wanted to find he was really looking for Stella.

Rachel's voice quivered, her eyes wide and pleading. "Haynie, you're really going to leave me here all alone?"

In the past, seeing Rachel like this always tugged at Haynes's heart. But for some reason today, he just felt irritated-restless in a way he couldn't quite explain.

Suppressing his impatience, he replied coolly, "Don't worry. You won't be alone. I've already asked Jasper to come keep you company."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than someone knocked at the hospital room door.

Jasper Wilkinson hurried inside, looking anxious. "Rachel, you're back in the hospital? I thought you were doing better lately!"

Rachel gripped the sheets, her knuckles white. So, to chase after Stella, Haynes had even dragged Jasper here to babysit her. Since when did Stella have such a hold on him? Maybe all men were the same always chasing what they couldn't have.

went to the amusement park with Keen today. I overestimated how much I could handle-tried one of the rides, and ended

addressed Jasper, "Keen's still at the park. I'll go pick him up. Stay here with Rachel,

been hoping for a chance to vent to Rachel anyway. He waved a hand.

why Haynes would leave Keen alone at the amusement

call after Haynes, but Jasper

did Haynie tell

"You mean the thing with Stella's

that

and Foreman were making plans, they sent

muster

it to Joshua Gardner afterward, but Joshua had just smirked, eager to watch the drama unfold from a safe distance. If he had no intention

the Burtons would blame Stella and come after her, and then-while they tore each

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