Chapter 300

Sheila lay back down on her hospital bed and pulled out her phone to send a quick message.

Henry, noticing that Timothy was still standing in the hallway, tugged his sleeve and whispered, "Dad, aren't you going in to see Miss Sheila?"

She's hurt. You should at least check on her.

Jessica was fast asleep in the other room, her IV freshly hooked up. It would be a while before the nurse needed to change her drip.

Timothy and Henry entered Sheila's room together.

Sheila looked up as they came in, her voice soft but warm. "Timothy, Henry."

With an effort, she tried to sit up.

Timothy crossed the room in a few strides, grabbed a pillow, and gently tucked it behind her back to help her sit more comfortably.

Watching Timothy's caring gestures, Sheila felt a fresh wave of bitterness wash over her. He was still so gentle with her-yet she knew his heart was no longer hers alone.

She couldn't let things go on like this.

How could their love possibly make room for anyone else?

leaned over the side of the bed, worry etched across his small face. "Miss Sheila, are you feeling

out and stroked Henry's hair, her expression tender. "With you worrying about

could it not hurt? Will it leave

laughed. "Don't worry, no scars. Last time I got hurt, your dad brought me some special scar

smile faded. "Mom's got a

contest made him clench his fists. Unless his mom apologized first, he wasn't about

barely been around lately. If it weren't for Miss Sheila keeping him company, he'd have been so lonely,

He was still angry.

to

her tone gentle and composed. "Timothy it's not easy for Jessy to come home, and now she's sick again People are at their most vulnerable when they're ill. You should be with her. Once she wakes up, I'll go

Timothy nodded. "Alright."

of injuries, Timothy was relieved to see she was

She hadn't expected Timothy to actually take her at her word

heart sank

their most vulnerable when they're sick. Aren't you unwell, too? Dad should've stayed a little longer

to cheer her up with a bright smile. "But don't worry, Miss Sheila.

Jessica's room. She was still asleep,

down

was so quiet, Jessica could hear Timothy's

then she

sensed two people entering

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