Chapter: 2052

"Take care," Bethany said, seeing him off personally. When she turned back, she saw Nola standing timidly behind her, her big eyes filled with regret.

“Mommy, I'm sorry. I promise I won't go near the pony again."

Before Bethany could say something, Nola dissolved into tears, her small shoulders shaking.

“Mommy, I was wrong! Will Rowan never play with me again? He must hate me!"

The sound of his daughter's sobs drew Jonathan from the hospital room.