The hospital room was empty except for Phelps.

Timothy's face immediately changed.

"Where is she?"

"She's been discharged."

Phelps pushed himself up with his cane.

Without hesitation, Timothy pulled out his phone and dialed Sheila's number.

It rang, but no one answered.

Timothy glanced up, meeting Phelps's calm, unwavering gaze.

"She was only back in the country for a few days. What could she possibly have done to offend you?"

Phelps walked over and gently patted Timothy's shoulder. "Timothy, your

grandfather was hospitalized. The call came to me, so I came to let her know. She

left in a hurry after that. That's all. I didn't say anything else."

A vein pulsed on Timothy's forehead. He turned on his heel and strode out, heading straight for the airport.

way to Henry's

Sallie and Henry sat across from each other, locked

better?" Phelps asked with genuine

on him. He's much improved.

He's been prescribed some medication and

home." Phelps reached

away, lifting his head, his dark eyes shining

"What about Miss Sheila?"

"Your great-grandfather's ill.

come back?" Henry's

looked like she might lose

"Once your great-grandfather's feeling better, she'll come

Henry willingly reach

the

took him a while to spot her emerging

He hurried over.

and paused, startled. "Timothy? What

"Your grandfather's sick?"

called home. The housekeeper said he took a nasty fall, it's

didn't mention Phelps and

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