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."

as he glanced

naive-what could they possibly do in the face of life and death? Yet, oddly enough, they did bring him some comfort. He didn't reply

turned green, Everett refocused on the road, though unaware that something had

the hospital, the red light above the

hands in his pockets,

nurse said, "He was fine before bed last night and even sang

I've been following the meal plan strictly. I'm not sure

gave a slight

nurse had been diligent, and with Josh's health

been for hours. Everett

worry that wouldn't

en

lips, ready to light it. But catching sight of Selena standing nearby,

going for a smoke," he said softly, giving Selena's head a gentle pat before heading to the

his tall figure retreat without

possibly losing someone so dear, and how he needed

forehead, Selena felt her

this... she couldn't bear to think about it. After what felt like an eternity, Everett returned, sitting down next to