No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

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 doctor

my dad?" Dustin and Conrad asked in

bleeding's stopped, but the cancer has metastasized to the liver. The outlook isn't good," the doctor's words fell like a boulder. Our silence was palpable; the doctor added, trying to be kind, "Don't lose all hope. With a positive attitude, he could

Not really.

was

appreciate your effort,"

where only one person

have been me, but

Herschel kept asking for you after we got here," Jacqueline's words

clenched. Under their watchful eyes, I donned an isolation gown and

There,

on the bed, ,

to countless tubes andet

couldn't hold back

EW BOV

his

anesthesia hasn't fully worn off; he wants to sleep. Family

the bed, gently holding Herschel's

open, then fixed