Aspen was choosing a drink from the vending machine when someone tapped her on the shoulder from behind. It startled her, of course, and she turned around. She was even more shocked to see Alden standing there.

"Mr. Harrison," Aspen said in disbelief.

"What are you doing here, Aspen?"

Aspen immediately became nervous. "My mother, she's being treated here."

"Do you know that Hannah is the director of this hospital? Have you seen her?"

Aspen's mind went blank. She didn’t know how to answer, but Jeffrey had told her not to mention anything about Hannah to anyone—especially Alden.

"No, sir," Aspen shook her head.

"You haven't tried to get to...