“Emma’s not gone because of you,” she said, making her voice as strong as she could. “I don’t believe that. And I need you, too. What about staying alive because I’m here?” she asked, her voice a whisper. Her dad ran a hand over his lined skin and looked out Emma’s window into the snow. “You’d be okay without me,” he finally said, and Liv started crying even harder, her eyes on Haley. “It’s the truth,” he said to both of them, “you know it is. I haven’t been much of a father since Emma disappeared. And you’re so strong, Haley.” “I’m not strong enough to lose you,” Haley said. “I still need
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