Chapter 86

Before Lily could release Hayden, Hazel tugged at her arm and pulled Hayden away from her. Hazel's heart broke when she saw how thin he'd become. "Hayden, it's all your sister's fault for not getting you out of prison sooner! You've lost so much weight. Come on, let's go home. I'll cook something nice for you," Hazel exclaimed. "Alright, alright! Don't start nagging now. It's freezing out here. Let's just get Hayden in the car first," Bobby quickly interjected. Hayden seemed to be lost in a daze. He just allowed them to pull him along. The three of them got into the car and drove off to the Joyner residence. It was early winter, so the temperature dropped as evening approached, making the air feel colder. Nevertheless, the cold outside was nothing compared to the coldness in Lily's heart. She watched as the car disappeared down the road—her parents had taken Hayden and left without her. The prison was located in the suburbs, making it hard to catch a ride. Even calling for