Chapter 44

"Matt... Matt…" Cynthia kept calling out to Matthew, but the door to the hospital room was slammed shut, leaving only her trembling voice echoing in the air. Samantha waited until she was sure Matthew had left before stepping out of the bathroom. She rushed over to Cynthia's bedside, her heart tightening at the sight of her grandmother's tear-streaked face. The oxygen mask had slipped slightly, and she hurriedly adjusted it before gently patting Cynthia's chest to help her breathe easier. "Calm down, Grandma. Your health comes first." "Samantha... you're here too…" "Yeah, I got here earlier than Dad, but I didn't want to disturb you while you were resting." "The designs… You must keep them safe…" "I will," Samantha promised, her tone firm with determination. She stayed by Cynthia's side, soothing her until she gradually calmed down. Once Cynthia fell asleep, Samantha left the hospital. Samantha had always believed the designs were safe at Cynthia's house—after all, she was t