Hailey’s heart thudded in her chest. She couldn’t imagine her life without her father. Things had been tough enough with him in the rehabilitation center. She’d missed him.

“Let’s go,” Noah said.

He dropped some bills on the table even though they hadn’t ordered anything yet. Her stomach was in her throat. The doctor had told her that if her father had any more instances of heart trouble, he might not make it through.

She would be alone in the world. ...