Then the doctor opened Anne’s file and revealed something that made Matthew turn pale.
The emergency-contact page contained Matthew’s full name, written in Anne’s handwriting, beside a telephone number she had crossed out years earlier. Matthew immediately guaranteed every medical expense and contacted his attorney to protect Sarah while Anne underwent surgery. He arranged temporary insurance coverage, paid the overdue mortgage on Anne’s late mother’s modest house, and placed $250,000 into a protected investment account for Sarah’s education. When hospital administrators raised questions, Matthew made it clear that no
