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?”

“You look surprised to see me, Dr. Jenkins. Is it because

nervously “That’s not what I meant. I swear, I

Jenkins, I’m not here to blame you. As for how Mr. Hunt found me, I

she’d have to stay here a while longer.

him, Xavier let out a sigh of relief. “Seems

after facing near–death situations, I’ve learned to let go of things. I think I understand what really matters and

thoughtfully. “You’re

got back to the matter at hand. “I want to ask about my dad’s condition. How long will this go on? I mean, is

medication to keep him

what she dreaded most. “Given how he is now, how much time

especially since she still had to deal with closing things out on her end. Otherwise, she’d face a serious

replying. “At most, a month. But that depends on how his condition holds

like a hammer to the chest. What was just another clinical update

sentence to her.

the edge of the desk tightly. Her knuckles

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