Chapter 4

When Mason rushed back to the hospital, the two dinners in the family lounge were already cold.

Mason jogged down the hallway, slightly out of breath. His chest was heaving.

He checked his watch. It had been less than an hour since he left for Sophie’s school play. The hospital corridor was quiet.

He was sure Avery was sitting on the hallway bench, waiting for him just like she always did.

He hurried to the nurses' station. "Eleanor Hart's room? I am her son-in-law."

The nurse stopped writing.

"Mr. Reed..." the nurse said softly. "I am so sorry. Ms. Hart…