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

and Henry sat across from each other, locked in a

Henry feeling better?" Phelps asked with

on him. He's much

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

home." Phelps reached out cheerfully

Henry pulled away, lifting his head, his dark eyes shining like polished stones as he

"What about Miss Sheila?"

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

she come back?" Henry's question was

looked like she might

Phelps remained patient. "Once your

then did Henry willingly reach

scanned the crowd,

him a while to spot her emerging from the restroom,

He hurried over.

him and paused, startled. "Timothy?

"Your grandfather's sick?"

nasty

and Sallie coming to

with you. We can see your grandfather

own. You and Jessica are still on the

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