Chapter 839

“I’m telling you, this was no accident!” Manuel huffed indignantly. “I know you’ve got an axe to grind with me, but Grace-she’s seriously ill…”

“Mr. Salter, please watch your words!” Brittany interrupted.

Isaac’s focus was entirely on Grace, and he had no time to bicker with Manuel.

However, Brittany was not so reserved.

With a steely gaze, she said, “Grandma took a turn for the worse so quickly; we’re all worried sick. Is arguing really going to help?”

Manuel’s face flushed with frustration at Brittany’s rebuff.

“Exactly, cut the chatter, will you?” Noel chimed in, “Grandma is ill, we’re all on edge. Your quarreling is just making things worse. If you can’t stand being here, then just leave already.”

Manuel’s face turned an ashen hue as he reluctantly clamped his mouth shut.

Grace’s condition had deteriorated so suddenly that the hospital had pooled its best resources, yet the prognosis wasn’t looking good.

All through the night, the doors to the operation room swung open and shut.

Brittany lost count of how many critical condition forms they had signed.

the last one, Isaac refused

bloodshot, resembling a wind-up toy

refused

mean giving up on Grace completely.

even more hesitant.

standoff, Brittany took Isaac’s hand, her voice laden with concern. “Zakky, Grandma’s in grave danger. You’ve

Brittany, his eyes a pool of confusion. “But…”

the outcome.” Brittany grasped his hand. “Just

As he handed the

you keep

taken aback by his intensity,

the nurse had left, Brittany led Isaac to

had they entered than Brittany found herself pinned against

waist, hot tears

Brittany was stunned.

time in years she’d seen Isaac

his only true family.

had poured her heart and soul into him, and now with her in critical condition, Isaac’s heart was shattered.

waist, her own heart aching. “Grandma will pull through.

the crook of her neck, his tears falling relentlessly, drenching her skin and sending shivers down her

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255