Suddenly, her phone started ringing.

Haley fumbled through Stella’s bag, pulling out the phone and glancing at the screen.

Matthew’s name sent a jolt of nervousness through her.

Taking a deep breath to steady herself, Haley answered, “Matthew…”

“Why are you answering Stella’s phone? Where is she?” Matthew asked sternly.

Suddenly, he heard Stella’s cry in the background.

Matthew tensed.

“What happened? Put Stella on!”

“Stella hurt her hand by the cafe door.

It’s bleeding a lot,” Haley chocked out.

Matthew’s heart lurched.

He hadn’t expected Stella to get hurt while he was away for a moment.

“Did you call an ambulance? I’m on my way.

then, the wail of a siren

ambulance is here,”

taking her to the

The call ended abruptly.

and helped the paramedics

a doctor tended

Haley feigned

Stella grew distracted, she fell silent, observing

phone out of sight, Haley sent a quick

“It’s done.

Your turn.

hospital, Stella was whisked into a

the X-rays, then

“Two broken fingers.

They’ll need

immobilized for

Stella’s face paled.

can draw

The doctor sighed.

least two

No movement.

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