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.

way

across from each other, locked

better?" Phelps asked with genuine

replied, "The doctor just checked on

but nothing serious. He's been prescribed some medication and is

go, then. Time to head home." Phelps reached out

his dark eyes shining

"What about Miss Sheila?"

ill. She's gone home to see

she come back?" Henry's

she might

Phelps remained patient. "Once your

then did Henry willingly reach

the airport, Timothy scanned the crowd, searching

her emerging from the restroom, heading

He hurried over.

saw him and paused, startled. "Timothy?

"Your grandfather's sick?"

a nasty fall, it's serious. He's still

Phelps and Sallie

with you. We can see your grandfather

my own. You and Jessica are

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