CHAPTER 10: Harker
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It was late when Harker crept into the hospital room.
“Shhh. Alison and the baby are sleeping,” Estelle whispered as she hurried over to him, grabbing his arm and ushering him back into the hallway. She closed the door behind them, her voice raising. “Where have you been? Work is not as important as your wife and child.”
“I know that, and I wasn’t working. Not in the way you think. I got the house ready so I can take them home as soon as they’re released.”
“You should’ve told us.” The anger disappeared from her face. “Alison has been worried all day. She spent most of the time crying.”
“She did?” Maybe he had a better chance than he’d thought. “I te—"
“Don't let her tears bother you too much.” Estelle started rattling on, reminding him of Alison. “New mo
