Chapter 299 Danger In The Bathroom

“We’ll continue investigating the fire. You should go check on your family now,” the police officer said before leaving-

The nurse led Christina into the ward.

Sharon was still unconscious, while Evelyn’s condition was more severe. The latter was undergoing treatment in the operating room.

Sharon lay in bed, her frail figure looking as if each breath could be her last. Christina’s heart ached at the sight. She was overwhelmed with concern for her.

Her eyes turned red, and she felt a tightness in her chest, causing her to feel breathless.

“Mom…” Christina’s fists balled up as anger filled her heart

The nurse reminded her gently, “Ms. Steele, your grandmother is still in the operating room. Do you want to head there first?”

Usually, one would place priority on the more severe patient.

Christina pulled herself together and nodded, then followed the nurse out

The red light outside the operating room filled Christina with anxiety.

She had never experienced such a level of unease before, not even during her toughest times when she struggled to afford food or pay her bills or when she was left homeless after Miranda’s late–night eviction. This current situation surpassed them all in terms of worry and apprehension

Right at that moment, she was afraid to receive bad news regarding her grandmother.

Christina had no idea how long she stood at the door or when Nathaniel had dragged her to the chair so she could sit down. Her mind was torn between conflicting emotions, alternating between reassuring herself that everything would be all right and fearing that Evelyn’s advanced age might make her recovery difficult.

She was about to go crazy as two conflicting thoughts tortured her mind.

at this point would be

snapped out of her reverie

can only tell after she makes it

the

into the ward while providing Christina with instructions on Evelyn’s care. As she observed Evelyn’s pale face, Christina felt her eyes welling

necessary arrangements, the nurse

beds. They were both the most important people in

shoulder and reassured her. “Don’t worry. I’ve already reached out to

grateful look and

but feel amazed by Christina’s strength. She remained the

kept a watchful eye on them. It was only when dawn

nurse caused a ruckus when she arrived to do her rounds that

a displeased

here soon.” The nurse felt a chill travel down

up when the doctor showed up some time

wait for her to pass this critical period before making any decisions regarding medication.

received a diagnosis that echoed the one

left, there was complete silence in the ward

way to the hospital with breakfast for Nathaniel after he heard about

coax her for a while before she agreed to take a few bites. She then remained in the ward for

concern deepened as he witnessed Christina’s growing exhaustion and haggard

had made it through the critical period and was getting better. The good

take care of them, it’s important for you to go home, take a shower, and clean

she hadn’t taken a shower for three days and had been deprived of proper sleep.

take a shower before coming back

already arranged for bodyguards to stay here and keep watch. They’ll inform us immediately

at Scenic Garden Manor, Christina immersed herself in the soothing warmth of the bathtub. The hot water cascaded over her body, relieving the tension in her muscles and washing away the

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