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.

made his way to

across from each other, locked in a silent staring

Henry feeling better?" Phelps asked with genuine

just checked on him. He's much

serious. He's been prescribed some

Time to head home."

eyes shining like polished stones as he looked up at

"What about Miss Sheila?"

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

back?" Henry's question

like she

Phelps remained patient. "Once your great-grandfather's feeling better, she'll

willingly reach for

Timothy scanned the crowd,

to spot her emerging from the restroom,

He hurried over.

saw him and paused, startled. "Timothy? What are you

"Your grandfather's sick?"

said he took a nasty fall, it's serious. He's still in the

mention Phelps and

We

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

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