Alyssa wasted no time, hurrying to the hospital with Sean by her side.

As they drove, Sean noticed Alyssa's distressed look and felt a pang of deep concern.

Ms. Alyssa, you should really get some rest first.

You're still weak, and pushing yourself like this isn't good for you!" Since returning, Sean had dropped the formal address, speaking more casually when he was anxious.

"I'm fine.

I'm just worried about Grandpa Newton..." Alyssa closed her tear-filled eyes.

Her heart was aching with sorrow.

Newton's illness was a consequence of his heartache over his grandson Jasper, who lay unconscious from his injuries, and Alyssa, who had been like a granddaughter to Newton, was the one responsible for the situation.

When Alyssa arrived at the hospital, her suit was drenched in a cold sweat, and her legs felt like they were walking on clouds.

Ben was already waiting outside the door to the hospital ward.

"I'm sorry for being late, Mr.

Gorham," Alyssa choked as tears welled up in her eyes.

"All's good as long as you're able to come.

This way." Ben made way for Alyssa.

However, despite usually being fearless and straightforward, she was now standing outside the door in hesitation.

She didn't have the guts to enter.

too ashamed to do

everyone in the younger generation, other

are the

most." Ben could tell

warmly said, "Go

Alyssa.

Mr.

hospital ward, she saw Newton propped weakly against

He was half-asleep.

his bedside

opened his tired eyes, and a look of joy came across his

reached out his chapped hands

here? I just

Alyssa thought that she had good control over

a casual greeting

felt guilty, she stood by Newton's bed and cried her

"Grandpa Newton...

I'm sorry...

all my

to get hurt..." "Oh,

I just knew...

when you came." Newton held her slender

to see how much weight she had

never

happens, you will always be the one

afraid that you'd let your mind wander and blame

I had Ben contact you." Alyssa's tear-streaked face

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