“Don’t be mad. I won’t go,” Justin reassured Haley.The phone was still connected, and the housekeeper on the other end clearly heard Justin’s words. She paused, stunned. He continued, “Call an ambulance and take her to the hospital.” Haley frowned. “Why would I be mad? This has nothing to do with me,” she silently remarked.Justin hung up and turned to her with a face full of eagerness, practically radiating a silent plea for approval—“Look at me, didn’t I handle that perfectly?” Haley pursed her lips in exasperation and didn’t bother arguing. Instead, she turned the car around and floored the gas, heading straight for Lichfield Hospital. When they arrived, she got out first, yanked Justin out by the collar, and dragged him into the hospital. “Haley, what are you doing? Let go of me! Don’t be mad! I’m not going to see her.” Justin’s voice wavered as he trailed behind, clearly flustered. Ever since that encounter with Emma five years ago, he had reflected deeply on
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