Guilt weighed heavily on Hannah's heart after Ashton's accident at the construction site. The situation had been chaotic, but he was taken to the hospital on time.

Now Hannah sat in a chair and waited for Ashton to wake up. After more than an hour in the operating room, the doctors assured her that his condition was stable. The wound on his leg was deep, but he would make a full recovery.

The thought of Alden haunted her—she had been terrified that Ashton might never walk again. Even though the doctors confirmed that he would be fine, Hannah still blamed herself for what had happened.

The door to Ashton's hospital...