Chapter 285

The moment Gilbert spoke, Charles immediately understood what he meant. “Mr. Gilbert, should we handle it?”

“Yes.” With a slight nod, Gilbert confirmed the necessity.

It was inevitable, after all.

Leaving such a ticking time bomb near Sherilyn? This time it was acute appendicitis, and

on a day when a hurricane had shut down the roads!

Had he not arrived in time, the consequences would have been disastrous.

Hannah really has a mean streak!

Meanwhile, Edgar had rushed to the hospital.

“Nurse, has a patient named Sherilyn been admitted recently?”

“Yes, she’s in observation room 3.”

“Thank you!”

Edgar entered the quiet observation room and slowed his pace as he sat beside the bed.

“Sherilyn…”

He spoke softly, as if handling something fragile, gently holding Sherilyn’s hand.

“I’m sorry I’m late… but thank goodness, you’re alright…“.

stirred in

Edgar tensed up. “You’re awake?”

with furrowed brows, slowly opened her eyes.

consciousness was blurry. She vaguely remembered being carried and brought to the

to be

then, who else but Edgar would worry about

roads closed, only he would go

“Yeah, it’s me.”

nodded. “I’m sorry I’m late. How are you feeling?”

better.” Sherilyn’s voice was weak. “How did you know I was sick?”

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“Derek told me.”

been at the hotel, along with Ms. Hansen.

fell on Edgar, noticing he was completely drenched. “How

“It’s nothing.”

rain was heavy; couldn’t help

felt a pang of gratitude. He had endured all this

thank you… thank you

quickly shook his head. “I

not for him, she could’ve been in

“Edgar…”

reached for the

do you need?”

K

asked, promptly picking up the large towel that was lying there.

Edgar handed her the

laughed, amused by his gesture. “This is for you, not me. You’re soaked. Take off your

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