Crossroads

Chapter 350

Gary woke up feeling weak, lying on the sterile white hospital bed. His face, already ciched with wrinkles, looked even more worn, with a gray stubble shadowing his jaw.

He seemed very tired and lacking energy

Still he managed to crack open his eyes and looked at his family in the room, listening attentively to his mother, Samantha, who was sobbing and softly scolding him.

“Gary, you have to get better, you hear me? This whole thing scared me half to death. We goita take care of ourselves.”

Gary’s lips were dry, and he didn’t speak, but he gave Samantha a weak nod.

Stephanie stood quietly by the side, watching. As her gaze drifted to the hospital bed, a wave of guilt and worry washed over her, making her quickly look away.

After Samantha finished speaking and wiped away her tears, she turned and called out, “Steffi, come closer and take a look at your dad.”

Diana gently nudged Stephanie forward. She took a big step and met Gary’s gaze. At that moment, she was at a loss, her eyes wide.

Although Gary was weak and listless, his eyes remained sharp as he stared straight at her.

It seemed as if he was waiting for her to

or her to say something.

Previously, Courtney had caused a scene at Reed Villa, and Stephanie had heard all about those old stories.

She now knew everything about her mother. Madison, and her own origins

Stephanie had hoped Gary would wake up so she could apologize in person, but when it came to facing him, she found herself at a loss for words.

long moment, she finally managed to say just

he also

grew moist

to drain the blood clots, Gary struggled to shift to his right. Diana noticed immediately and

could see the tears

a wave of emotion surged through her, leaving her deeply

couldn’t remember ever seeing her father cry. Tough guys didn’t cry. It seemed to be an unspoken rule in the society.

drifting back to sleep. His breathing evened our as he slipped into a dream.

into his mind one by one,

disturb hirm. Right now, her father needed rest the most. Diana

left the ward, Samantha suddenly

tell her that

they were still family. When something like this happened, the family needed to

lips, looking troubled.

up, and no matter what, the needs to know this. Whether she wants to remain part of the Reed family after this is up to her. We won’t

she likely married into the Reed family for the money. If she felt in was no longer suitable for her, she could leave. They wouldn’t ask her

felt deeply conflicted and didn’t respond right away.

of Courtney. Just as she was about to persuade

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whole time. She quickly walked up to Stephanie and whispered, “Do you know where Courtney

and Stephanie had looked shocked. Now, they had to

the elevator with the help of her caregiver. She turned and headed the opposite

with a puzzled look.

the deal with you and Scott! You seem pretty tight with him.” Just as they reached the doctor’s office, Vincent came out, grinning mischievously and

out, blushing