Chapter 400

Chapter 400

Chapter 400



"No way, it's just me and him at home. Now, even the cats and dogs are on his side. Anyone who ticks him off," Jacqueline paused mid-sentence.

I sensed something was off. Before I could ask, Jacqueline suddenly gripped my hand tightly. "No, he said he felt unwell, and I massaged him. Then he said he'd lie on the couch for a bit. Right then, my phone rang, and I think I heard him pick up a call too."

Could that call have upset Herschel?

I immediately asked, "Jacqueline, where's Herschel's phone?"

Jacqueline patted her pockets. "I didn't bring it... It's probably at home."

We definitely couldn't go back for it now, but I had a feeling that call was a lead.

Dustin and Conrad returned soon after, both looking grim. Dustin probably knew more about Herschel's condition and had shared the details with Conrad.

My heart tightened further. I wanted to get some clarity too, but Jacqueline was holding onto me tightly, as if I were a lifeline.

hour passed, then the ER doors swung open, and the

my dad?" Dustin and Conrad asked in

palpable; the doctor added, trying to be kind, "Don't lose all hope. With a positive attitude, he

Not really.

life was

effort," Conrad managed to express

where only one

been me, but

kept asking for you after we got here," Jacqueline's words confirmed Conrad wasn't

Under their watchful eyes, I

There,

lay on the bed, , an oxygen

to countless tubes andet

I couldn't

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his

to sleep. Family should talk to

sat by the bed, gently holding Herschel's hand. "Herschel,

struggling to open, then fixed on me with

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