Chapter 1286 A Long Night

When the lights of the emergency room sign went out, Gilbert shifted his gaze away from Janet, relieving her from the pressure, even if it was for a while. She followed behind him, listening to him asking the doctor about Zack’s condition.

“He’s not in critical condition, but we’ll have to see how he fares in the next 24 hours,” the doctor answered. Gilbert thanked him and watched the nurse wheel Zack into the ICU. Since he and Janet couldn’t enter the ICU, they lingered at the entrance, not intending to leave.

Feeling guilty, she offered, “Gilbert, you should head home to rest. I can watch over him.” She made the considerate suggestion because she worried that Gilbert would overexert himself.

However, he gave her a hard look. “Zack is my brother. I will watch over him.”

that she would remain an outsider as long as she wasn’t

them froze. They sat at each end of the bench, an entire world separating the two like

went to the first floor, she ran into Old Mr. Faust, who

forced a smile. “Don’t worry, Grandpa. I’m okay.” She was worried but not to the point of losing her mind. She and Alec had breakfast with Old Mr.

to see that for herself. She hung up and boarded the flight with Alec. The plane took off soon and vanished from sight as it ascended

still in the ICU despite surviving the crucial 24-hour period. Janet was still around. She washed up at the restroom and returned

don’t need you to stay. Go home.” Gilbert rarely interacted with her, but

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