Chapter 4

When I was thirteen, Arthur had another heart attack and was rushed to the hospital.

My dad told me the Hart family had a history of heart disease, and several of their elders had died suddenly from heart attacks.

This time, Arthur's condition was serious.

My mom went to Southvale herself to be with Charlotte.

I wanted to go too, but she didn't take me.

A month later, Arthur came out of the hospital safe and sound.

My mom came back.

She remarked to my dad, "Michael has really grown up all of a sudden. He's so much more mature…