Chapter 112

• "Carol, Wyatt's tagging along with us. So, I figure Ruben will, too," Hazel said, nodding. Carol smiled in agreement.
• "Sounds good, let's roll." They headed to the mall, the guys lingering outside while the girls browsed for gowns. Wyatt sat outside, dialing Serene's number repeatedly, but each attempt proved futile. "What's going on?" Ruben asked, noticing Wyatt's frustration. In a rush, Wyatt spilled everything about Hazel's distressing dream, detailing his concerns about her odd behavior and the peculiarities he noticed in her physical state. "Serene made it clear she wouldn't get involved in our affairs," Ruben reminded him.
• "I know, but I don't have any other choice. I can't just stand by and watch Hazel suffer like this," Wyatt insisted, his worry evident.