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."

passed through Everett's eyes as he glanced at

didn't say anything more; it was a 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 and death? Yet, oddly enough, they did bring

the light turned green, Everett refocused on the road, though unaware that something had quietly taken root in his heart

the hospital, the red light above the operating

the window, hands in his pockets, listening as the nurse updated

"He was fine before bed last night and even sang a bit of opera.

He did mention his food tasted off a couple of days ago, but I've been following the meal plan

a slight nod, acknowledging

and with Josh's health declining, anything

had been for hours. Everett pressed

worry that

en

between his lips, ready

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

his tall figure

possibly losing

hands supporting her forehead, Selena felt

the same way. If he didn't pull through this... she couldn't bear to think about it. After what felt like an eternity, Everett returned, sitting down next to

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