Tyler's POV

“I don’t care what happens to her,” Emily’s mother said, her voice flat. “And I’m not donating my blood. You’re wasting your time here. Leave.”

I just stood there frozen. My stomach twisted so hard it felt like I might be sick. She couldn’t be serious. No mother could be this heartless. I clenched my teeth and stepped forward without saying a word. I walked past Wendy.

“Tyler—” Wendy called. But I didn’t answer.

I stopped directly in front of Emily’s ...