Chapter 284

Ethan dialed the number. The call connected quickly. The voice that came through sounded slightly indifferent. "What's up?" "Any news about Natalie?" "Nothing yet." "Okay," Ethan responded. He then added, "I saw her." Taylor's voice came through, filled with disbelief and a rare tension. "What did you say?" "I just saw Natalie at the hospital." "Are you sure?" He replied in a deep voice, "Yes, we greeted each other." Taylor's voice sounded a bit flustered. "Got it. I'm coming over right away. Ethan, thanks." "Don't rush first. Her father is sick, and his condition is not very well. She probably won't leave Jadebourgh anytime soon." "What's the illness?" Ethan replied gravely, "End-stage kidney failure." There was a two-second pause before Taylor asked, "Is there hope?" "There is, but it all depends on luck." "Okay, got it." … Inside the elevator, Natalie stood quietly to one side. Melissa gave Nathan a subtle glance, hinting at him to ask Natalie if she was afraid that