Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel Chapter 229

Before she could finish her sentence, Everett hung up the phone and turned to face her.

His voice was steady but cold. "Grandpa's in critical condition. We need to get to the hospital."

Selena was taken aback. Just three days ago, she had visited Josh at the hospital, and he seemed to be doing fine. How could things have gotten so bad so quickly...

Now wasn't the time for questions, though. They both quickly changed and rushed out the door, heading to the hospital.

Everett was unusually silent on the drive, his foot pressing hard on the gas pedal as they weaved through traffic at breakneck speed.

Even though his face was a mask, showing no signs of what he was feeling, Selena could sense Everett's anxiety.

Her heart ached in response.

At a red light, she gently placed her hand over his, speaking softly, "Don't worry, it's going to be okay."

A flicker of emotion passed through Everett's eyes as he glanced at Selena, meeting her gentle gaze.

She didn't say anything more; it was a silent gesture of comfort. Everett gave a small, wry smile. He thought her words were naive—what could they possibly do in the face of life and death? Yet, oddly enough, they did bring him some comfort.

He didn't reply and just pinched her cheek lightly, a warm gesture.

When the light turned green, Everett refocused on the road, though unaware that something had quietly taken root in his heart at that moment.

At the hospital, the red light above the operating room signaled that surgery was underway.

Everett stood by the window, hands in his pockets, listening as the nurse updated him on Josh's condition.