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

and Henry sat across from each other,

feeling better?" Phelps asked with genuine

"The doctor just checked on him.

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

to head home." Phelps reached out cheerfully to

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

"What about Miss Sheila?"

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

back?" Henry's question was

she

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

did Henry willingly reach

Timothy scanned the crowd, searching desperately

her emerging from the restroom, heading toward

He hurried over.

startled. "Timothy? What are you

"Your grandfather's sick?"

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

Phelps and

you. We can

go on my own. You and

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