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."

emotion passed through Everett's eyes as he glanced

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 him some comfort. He didn't reply

though unaware that something had quietly taken root in his heart at that

the operating room signaled that surgery was

in his pockets,

"He was fine before bed last night and even

ago, but I've been following the meal plan strictly. I'm not sure why he suddenly got worse in the middle of the night. I'm sorry, Mr.

slight

trusted the nurse had been diligent, and with Josh's

room door, where Josh had been for hours.

worry that wouldn't

en

cigarettes, placing one between his lips, ready to light

he said softly, giving Selena's head a gentle pat

figure retreat without

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

forehead, Selena

treated her like his own granddaughter, and she 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

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