Lucinda was too shocked by the news to notice his cut. She stood up, opened the door, and a
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sked in disbelief, “What did you just say?”
Abel choked back tears as he explained, “His heart rate suddenly became abnormal last night. The doctor has checked on him and said he doesn’t have much time left. But Mr. Hilliard needs to confirm it.
Mr. Cyrus is also on his way back to Stastle. Please come with me!”
Overwhelmed with sorrow, Lucinda couldn’t move from the sudden impact of the news.
Nathan gently wiped the blood from his hand with a wet tissue and wrapped it carefully. Concealing his wounded finger, he stood up and approached Lucinda, holding her hand with his uninjured one.
“Something terrible has happened to the Simmons family. You must go back, and I’ll go with you.”
Half an hour later, Lucinda and Nathan arrived at the Simmons family’s house.
The atmosphere was tense, and Violeta was anxiously pacing in front of the gate, awaiting their arrival.
“Lucinda, you’re finally back,” Violeta said tearfully as she rushed over to greet them.
Concerned, Lucinda asked, “How’s Dad?”
Violeta shook her head sadly.
“He’s not in good condition. The doctor said he is barely holding off, but we want to wait for Hilliard to come back and check on him again.”
“Okay.”
Understanding her desire to have Hilliard confirm the situation, Lucinda nodded in agreement, and they hurriedly entered the villa.
In Atticus’ room, Graham was sitting on the edge of the bed.
It had been about a whole week since Lucinda last saw him, and he appeared completely different now.
He had lost some weight, and his skin looked rougher than before. A beard had grown, making him appear much older than his actual age.
He was merely in his 30s, but in just a few days, he looked ten years older than that.
Lucinda didn’t want to know what had happened to him recently; her focus was on her father.
“Go out. I want to talk to Dad alone. I don’t want to see you.”
She coldly told Graham to leave, sounding as if he had been a mere stranger.
Without saying a word, Graham silently stood up and left the room.
However, Lucinda noticed an unevenness in his gait as he walked away.
Something must be wrong with his knees.