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

possibly do

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

light above the operating room signaled that

hands in his pockets, listening as the nurse updated

before bed last night and even sang a

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

gave a slight nod, acknowledging he

and with Josh's health declining, anything

been for hours. Everett pressed his lips tightly together. His brow

worry that wouldn't

en

out a pack of cigarettes, placing one between his lips, ready to light it. But catching

Selena's head a gentle pat before heading to the

watched his tall figure

feeling, the anxiety of possibly losing someone

her hands supporting her forehead, Selena felt her own

felt the same way. If he didn't pull through this... she couldn't bear to think about it. After what felt like an