Chapter 453

Evelyn was on edge about her mom's health. She bolted to Dr. Nelson's office without wasting a second. In her rush, she skipped knocking and burst through the door, her voice tinged with panic, "Dr. Nelson, what's going on with my mom?"

"Ms. Evelyn, please, take a seat. Let's talk this through calmly," Andrew said, offering a reassuring smile. He knew Evelyn meant a lot to Charles, so he was noticeably more considerate than usual.

Evelyn plopped down, anxious and impatient. Andrew, trying to be hospitable, brewed her a cup of coffee and set it in front of her.

But Evelyn wasn't in the mood for coffee. She forced a polite smile, "Thanks." She left the cup untouched, her eyes locked on Andrew, waiting for answers.

Andrew took a calculated sip from his own cup, stalling as per Charles's instructions, attempting to distract Evelyn with her mom, Josephine's, supposed health issues. Since there wasn't any real danger, he didn't question the orders and tried to delay as Charles had planned.

"Ms. Evelyn, your mother's condition..." Andrew began.

soon realized something was fishy. After ten minutes of talking, Andrew hadn't said anything meaningful. He danced around the topic of

changed, Andrew wouldn't spend so long

Is there a problem with my mom's health

there wasn't a problem, and he couldn't manufacture one out of thin air. Scaring Evelyn could spell trouble for him with

seconds of silence, Evelyn figured it

she said it, Evelyn was on her feet. Andrew's expression confirmed her suspicion—it was indeed about

what else could it be about?

hit Evelyn like a bucket

out of the office, frantically dialing Adam's number. No response. She tried again

into her car, she floored it towards the hospital where Adam was, all

to reach Charles. Call

anxiety spiked, her grip tightening on the steering wheel. She sped towards the hospital, urgency

a stop at the hospital. She sprinted towards Adam's room. Looking through the window, she saw Charles standing by Adam's bed, a cold look on his face. Adam

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