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“Alright,” they both replied and ran after Karina.
Rosalynn faced Haleigh, who was approaching, and asked, “Haleigh, what brings you here?”
Haleigh responded, “I saw the news. The people on the news Looked like you and Barlow. Rosalynn,
I’m relieved you are okay. But where is Barlow?”
A lump formed in Rosalynn’s throat as she struggled to find the words.
“Haleigh, he…”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“How is he, Rosalynn? Tell me!”
Rosalynn swallowed hard and said, “He was struck in the head by a big stone. Unfortunately, he didn’t
make it despite the rescue efforts.”
Haleigh stared at her blankly as her face gradually turned pale.
After a moment, she clutched her chest and burst into tears.
“Oh, my dear Barlow. How could you leave me like this? I…”
Haleigh was overcome with grief. Her breathing quickened, and she fainted.
“Haleigh!”
Meanwhile, Sanford and Maggie caught up with Karina.
Karina was adamant about going to the funeral home, so Sanford drove them there.
They arrived at their destination soon. After Sanford explained their purpose, the receptionist asked,
“Are you family of the deceased?”
Sanford glanced at Karina, who quickly replied, “I’m his girlfriend.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe receptionist said, “I’m sorry, but as his girlfriend, you aren’t considered family and can’t go in to see
him.”
Sanford frowned.
“What kind of rule is that? As his friends, why aren’t we allowed to see him one last time?”
“Sorry, but we have to follow the rules,” the receptionist replied and ignored them.
Without delay, Sanford phoned his assistant and instructed him to contact the person in charge of the
funeral home.
Shortly after, the receptionist received a call from his supervisor.
“Alright, I understand.”
After hanging up, the receptionist turned to Sanford and the others.
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