âAlright,â they both replied and ran after Karina.
Rosalynn faced Haleigh, who was approaching, and asked, âHaleigh, what brings you here?â
Haleigh responded, âI saw the news.
The people on the news Looked like you and Barlow.
Rosalynn, Iâm relieved you are okay.
But where is Barlow?â
A lump formed in Rosalynnâs throat as she struggled to find the words.
âHaleigh, heâ¦â
âHow is he, Rosalynn? Tell me!â
Rosalynn swallowed hard and said, âHe was struck in the head by a big stone.
Unfortunately, he didnât make it despite the rescue efforts.
â
Haleigh stared at her blankly as her face gradually turned pale.
After a moment, she clutched her chest and burst into tears.
âOh, my dear Barlow.
How could you leave me like this? Iâ¦â
Haleigh was overcome with grief.
Her breathing quickened, and she fainted.
âHaleigh!â
Meanwhile, Sanford and Maggie caught up with Karina.
Karina was adamant about going to the funeral home, so Sanford drove them there.
They arrived at their destination soon.
After Sanford explained their purpose, the receptionist asked, âAre you family of the deceased?â
Sanford glanced at Karina, who quickly replied, âIâm his girlfriend.
â
The receptionist said, âIâm sorry, but as his girlfriend, you arenât considered family and canât go in to see him.
â
Sanford frowned.
âWhat kind of rule is that? As his friends, why arenât we allowed to see him one last time?â
âSorry, but we have to follow the rules,â the receptionist replied and ignored them.
Without delay, Sanford phoned his assistant and instructed him to contact the person in charge of the funeral home.
Shortly after, the receptionist received a call from his supervisor.
âAlright, I understand.
â
After hanging up, the receptionist turned to Sanford and the others.