A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

Chapter 404 Rebuild Wealth

Three hours later, the door to the emergency room finally opened. The doctor, looking exhausted, spoke with relief when he saw Vera and Xavier. "Luckily, the patient was brought in on time-his life was saved. But there will definitely be aftereffects from the stroke. You should prepare yourselves."

Vera had seen how terrified William looked when he collapsed. Hearing that he had pulled through eased her mind. As for the aftereffects... she couldn't bring herself to think about that just yet.

Xavier's eyes flickered as he glanced at his mother. Catching sight of the hospital bed being wheeled out, he quickly stepped forward to help.

After escorting the patient to the ward, he excused himself. He mentioned that he needed to go home and grab some toiletries.

Standing outside the hospital, Xavier pulled out his phone. Eyes downcast, he dialed the number he had contacted only twice before.

"Dad had a stroke and was hospitalized. The doctor says he'll live, but there will be aftereffects."

When there was no response on the other end, he hesitated before adding, his voice slightly hoarse. "Let's meet."

deep breath, glanced back at the hospital, and

Jemima's house,

came as a surprise. She'd heard he was busy learning the

phone and heard about William's hospitalization, Sierra was caught off guard. A surprising sense of relief washed

wanted to

concerned by the complicated expression on her

"Ms. Anderson, I have something to take

frowned. "I thought you were going to stay for dinner. What's

too much. She smiled apologetically. "Sorry, Ms. Anderson. Next

sound of noises, couldn't help but make sour remark. "You're

all this time for idle

piano notes that followed made Jemima shut her eyes,

Listening to them promoting the cafe's specialties, she decided she'd order two to-go for her and