Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 229

Chapter 229

Before she could finish her sentence, Everett hung up the phone and turned to face her.

His voice was steady but cold. "Grandpa's in critical condition. We need to get to the hospital."

Selena was taken aback. Just three days ago, she had visited Josh at the hospital, and he seemed to be doing fine. How could things have gotten so bad so quickly...

Now wasn't the time for questions, though. They both quickly changed and rushed out the door, heading to the hospital.

Everett was unusually silent on the drive, his foot pressing hard on the gas pedal as they weaved through traffic at breakneck speed.

Even though his face was a mask, showing no signs of what he was feeling, Selena could sense Everett's anxiety.

Her heart ached in response.

At a red light, she gently placed her hand over his, speaking softly, "Don't worry, it's going to be okay."

eyes as he glanced at Selena, meeting her gentle

silent gesture of comfort. Everett gave a small, wry smile. He thought her words were naive-what could they possibly do in the face of life

refocused on the road, though unaware that something had quietly taken root in his

the operating

hands in his pockets, listening as the nurse updated him on Josh's

before bed last night and even sang a bit of

plan strictly. I'm not sure why he

a slight nod, acknowledging

had been diligent, and with Josh's health

for hours. Everett pressed his lips

worry that

en

pack of cigarettes, placing one between his lips, ready to light it. But catching sight of Selena standing

softly, giving Selena's head a

figure

he was feeling, the anxiety of possibly losing someone so dear, and how he needed

Selena felt her own heart in

to think about it. After what felt like an eternity, Everett returned,