Chapter 313

Hearing Cheryl’s distressed cries, Alex felt a stab of inexplicable pain in his heart and quickly asked, “What’s wrong? Don’t cry, tell me. I’m here for you, no matter what it is.” Cheryl sobbed. “Grandpa… got into an accident…” “What? Is it serious?” “Yes… the operation is underway, but the doctor just came out and said that the situation is not looking good. He just gave me the critical illness notice for me to sign so that I would be mentally prepared. I’m so afraid… can you come over?” She continued crying. Alex could completely relate to the situation she was going through right now. When the doctor had told him that his mother only had five days of her life left, it felt like the ground had split open beneath him; like his entire world had completely collapsed. “Which hospital are you at?” “California Main Hospital!” “Alright. I’m in Michigan right now, I’ll head over right away.” Alex hung up the call and informed Brittany immediately before taking the car keys and r