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.

spent in darkness. More uncertainty about whether she’d ever

evening fell, Laney entered her room. “Miss Holland, what would

and milk will do. I’m not

Laney protested. “Today’s your birthday.

Elissa paused. “My birthday?”

“I saw it on

that her caregiver

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

Laney smiled. “I’ll go order all your favorite dishes —

she could leave, the

could that be at this hour?” Laney murmured as she walked to answer it, still

the doorway, slightly breathless

raising her voice in mock surprise. “Mr. Gilbert. What brings you here?” Turning toward the room, she called out, “Miss Holland, it’s Mr.

They hadn’t seen each other since he

Laney and found Elissa. “May I come

adding with a nod, “Please,

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