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."

of emotion passed through Everett's eyes as he glanced at

He thought her words were naive-what could they possibly do in the face of life and death? Yet, oddly enough, they did bring

refocused on the road, though unaware that something

light above the operating room signaled that surgery

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

before bed last night and even sang a bit of opera.

of days ago, but I've been following the meal plan strictly. I'm not sure why he suddenly got worse

slight

nurse had been diligent, and with Josh's health declining, anything

where Josh had been for hours. Everett pressed his lips tightly together. His

worry that wouldn't

en

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

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

figure retreat

feeling, the anxiety of possibly

hands supporting her forehead, Selena felt her

pull through this... she couldn't bear to think about it. After what felt like an eternity, Everett returned, sitting down next to Selena and leaning against the