Chapter 5The blizzard was at its height on Monday morning. Since it'd begun, thirty-four inches descended upon the county and forced people to seek shelter. The sheriff's office cleared a majority of the car wrecks on the highway and transported everyone to Wharton General Hospital before it became too dangerous to be outside. The news reported two deaths, and several people remained in guarded condition at the rehabilitation center. Maggie's father, Ben Roarke, was the only critically injured person I knew, but he'd come through surgery and opened his eyes shortly after sunrise. Ben was in his early sixties, too young to die in a car accident. I sent Maggie a text message, promising to pray for her father and confirming I was available should she need anything. Connor verified he had it u
