Chapter 1007:

He looked at Linda’s sleeping face for a moment. It was enough to know she was safe.

He turned to the nurse. “Make sure she’s well taken care of.”

“Yes, Mr. Flynn.”

Ernest nodded and left the room.

Once in the car, he instructed the driver, “To the sanatorium.”

“Yes, sir.”

Ernest checked his watch again, anxiety flickering across his features. “Faster.”

The hospital visit had eaten into his time—he hoped he wouldn’t be too late for Elissa.

Elissa had been in low spirits lately. Her surgery date had finally been scheduled, only for it to be postponed due to the preoperative examination that revealed a spike in her eye pressure.

meant more waiting. More time spent in darkness. More uncertainty about whether she’d ever

Laney entered her room. “Miss Holland, what would you like for

shook her head. “Just some bread and milk will

Laney protested. “Today’s

Elissa paused. “My birthday?”

“I saw it

her caregiver mentioned it, Elissa

𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙮

I’ve lost track of the days. Thanks for remembering, Laney. But honestly, there’s nothing to celebrate.” Being in

course there is.” Laney smiled. “I’ll go order all

could leave, the

be at this hour?” Laney murmured as she walked

doorway, slightly breathless from

surprise. “Mr. Gilbert. What brings you here?” Turning toward the room,

voice held a note of surprise. They hadn’t seen each other since he saved her that

past Laney and found Elissa. “May

said, pausing before adding with a

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