My daughter nearly d:ied at home. At the hospital, the doctor told me to take my

Brent’s voice sounded overly cheerful while asking who she was speaking to. She ended the call seconds later.

I opened the envelope again. On top rested a letter written in Emily’s handwriting.

Mom, if you are reading this, it means I failed to leave safely.

I covered my mouth before the sound escaping me became a scream. Dr. Carter lowered his voice continue reading …