Chapter 58

The hospital room was empty except for Phelps.

Timothy's face immediately changed.

"Where is she?"

"She's been discharged."

Phelps pushed himself up with his cane.

Without hesitation, Timothy pulled out his phone and dialed Sheila's number.

It rang, but no one answered.

Timothy glanced up, meeting Phelps's calm, unwavering gaze.

"She was only back in the country for a few days. What could she possibly have done to offend you?"

Phelps walked over and gently patted Timothy's shoulder. "Timothy, your

grandfather was hospitalized. The call came to me, so I came to let her know. She

left in a hurry after that. That's all. I didn't say anything else."

A vein pulsed on Timothy's forehead. He turned on his heel and strode out, heading straight for the airport.

his way

each other, locked in

better?" Phelps asked with

"The doctor just checked on him. He's

prescribed some medication and is cleared to go

head home." Phelps reached

Henry pulled away, lifting his head, his dark eyes shining like

"What about Miss Sheila?"

gently. "Your great-grandfather's ill. She's gone

back?" Henry's question

she might lose her

"Once your great-grandfather's feeling

willingly reach

the airport, Timothy scanned the crowd,

a while to spot her emerging from the restroom,

He hurried over.

paused, startled.

"Your grandfather's sick?"

"I just called home. The housekeeper said he took a nasty

and Sallie

come with you. We

fine, really. I can go on my own. You and Jessica are still

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