Countdown to My Divorce

Chapter 344

T–There’s one more thing. Yvette and Sasha won’t give up so easily. Y–You need to be careful. I–I can’t protect you anymore.

“A–And no matter what, you must not let the Lloyd family fall into their hands. Otherwise, generations of blood, sweat, and tears will all be for nothing. When I die, I won’t be able to meet our ancestors in the afterlife with dignity if that happens.”

With those words, Jim’s strength gave out and he slumped back down.

“Alright, Dad, please rest now. Don’t say another word. I know what you’re worried about. I’ll do everything I can, I promise,” Rachel said anxiously.

Jim slowly closed his eyes again. He was too drained to speak another word.

Seeing how much worse he was getting, and remembering how the nurse had said he wasn’t sleeping well at night, Rachel decided she needed to speak with Xavier.

She found him in the consultation room next door. When Xavier saw her, he visibly froze in surprise.

“Ms. Lloyd, why are you here?”

of guilt that appeared on his face. “You look surprised to see me, Dr. Jenkins. Is it because

even more awkward. He scratched his head nervously “That’s not what I meant. I swear, I didn’t tell Tyler anything. He figured it out on his own. You

how flustered he was. “Dr. Jenkins, I’m not here

condition was worsening, she knew she’d have to stay here a while longer. Tyler would find out

accusing or interrogating him, Xavier let out a sigh

“Maybe after facing near–death situations, I’ve learned to let go of things. I think I understand

nodded thoughtfully. “You’re

the matter at hand. “I want to ask about my dad’s condition. How long will this go on? I mean, is there any way to make him feel a little better? He’s groggy all day

worry, we’ll adjust the medication

hesitated for a few seconds before finally asking what she

eventually leave with peace of mind, especially since she still had to deal with closing things out on her end. Otherwise,

for a moment before replying. “At most, a month. But that depends on how his condition holds up. it there’s

a hammer to the chest. What was just another

sentence to her.

tightly. Her