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.

for a long moment, she finally managed to say just

surprise before he closed his eyes. Well he also realized that his daughter

eyes grew

his hair was shaved off, and there was a hole in his skull with a tube to drain the blood clots, Gary

she could see the tears in the corner

wave of emotion surged through her, leaving her

cry. It seemed to be an unspoken rule

be drifting back to sleep. His breathing evened our as he slipped

the past 20 years floated into his mind one by one, presenting a chaotic series

her father needed rest the most. Diana insisted on staying in the

as they left the ward, Samantha

Courtney and tell her that Gary

like this happened, the family needed to stick together.

pressed her lips, looking troubled.

get along, but now isn’t the time to hold grudges. Your dad has woken 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.

and Courtney still young and beautiful, she likely married into the Reed family for the money. If she felt in was no longer suitable for her, she

conflicted and didn’t respond right away.

persuade her further, Stephanie lifted her

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Chapter 350

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

Stephanie had looked shocked. Now,

the help of her caregiver. She turned and headed the opposite way. Molly quickly followed behind her, suggesting. Do you want me to ask Scoll…

puzzled look. “Are

with him.” Just as they reached the doctor’s office, Vincent came out, grinning mischievously

blushing and