hapter 149 The Final Encounter "Tim on my way!" Zachary's heart tightened as he immediately responded.
"Let's not let Nora know just yet." "I understand." +5 Free Coins Before leaving. Zachary returned to the master bedroom once more. "Nora," he said, "There's swork at the office that needs to be handed over. I need to make a trip there." "Go ahead. I have Miranda withat home." Lenora didn't give it much thought.
When Zachary arrived at the hospital, the emergency room's lights were still on.
Allison and the housekeeper were sitting on the chairs outside, waiting.
"Grandma!" Zachary rushed over to the elderly woman, anxiety etching into his voice. "What happened? How could Grandpa suddenly..." Allison wore a solemn face and sighed, remaining silent Interestingly, the housekeeper glanced at Zachary, "Ms Carston cby this morning. I'm not quite sure what she said to Old Mr. Fuller... But then he somehow found out about the company matters and suddenly... Zachary pursed his lips, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. He took a deep breath and walked to the entrance of the fire escape. Dialing a number, he spoke into the phone. "This morning, Susanna was seen at the Fuller residence. Find her as soon as possible!" "Noted." After ending the call, Zachary returned to the waiting area. He knelt on one knee in front of Allison, grasping her hand. As he looked up at her, his eyes glistening with unshed tears, he asked, "Grandma, you're upset with me, aren't you?" If he hadn't brought Susanna back to their country, Lenora wouldn't have asked him for a divorce, nor would this situation have occurred.
Had he sent Susanna away earlier, this situation wouldn't have occurred.
He was the root cause of all these issues.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"My dear, get up." Allison immediately extended her hands to help him up. "I don't blyou. I just didn't expect... Johanne...
"Grandma!" Johanne sprinted from the elevator entrance, anxiously inquiring, "How is Grandpa?" Allison shook her head. "They're trying to save him inside..." "But why did Grandpa..." The housekeeper repeated to Johanne what she had previously told Zachary, 1/5 Thu, Nov Chapter 149 The Final Encounter +5 Free Cont After Johanne found out that Susanna had a talk with Gerald in private, his expression subtly shifted. Turning his head away discreetly, he slapped his face twice, muttering, "It's all my fault! All my fault" Griselda, Stanley Fuller, and Mallory arrived one after the other.
An hour later, the red light outside the emergency room turned green, George emerged, removing his mask as he surveyed the crowd around him. Shaking his head, he let out a sigh and said, "You can go in now. Take the chance to see Old Mr. Fuller one last time." As the words fell, they hit like a thunderclap, leaving Zachary dazed and reeling, a buzzing ringing in his Allison's vision blurred.
""Grandma!" "Grandma!" Zachary and Johanne reacted swiftly, supporting Allison in time.
Allison caught her breath, her eyes rimmed red, struggling to hold herself upright. "Helpinside." The two of them assisted Allison into the emergency room.
On the operating table, Gerald lay motionless, his eyes tightly shut. His complexion was ashen, devoid of any vitality.
"Grandpa! "Dad!" Johanne, Mallory, and Griselda, along with Stanley, each took their positions on either side of the operating table, unable to hold back their tears.
Zachary stood two steps away from the operating table, gazing from a distance at the lifeless body of the old man.
Within the shadows, his gaze held a depth of darkness, obscurity, and restraint.
He knelt on the spot, his face calm yet filled with sorrow. He then bowed his head in respect three times.
"Everyone, please leave us alone for a while." Allison's voice aged noticeably in an instant. "I need stwith Gerald." "Mom, you must take care of your health, Griselda tearfully implored.
"I know." Stanley halted before Zachary, offering him a supportive pat. "Zachary, let's head out first." "All right." Zachary rose from the ground, silently exiting the operating room.
2/5 62% Chapter 149 The Final Encounter +5 Free Coins: Upon reaching the outside of the operating room, Stanley immediately got in touch with Nathan who was on a business trip out of town Soothing words were shared between Mallory and Johanne, offering a brief moment of comfort. Johanne then began to instruct his assistant to make the necessary arrangements. Contacting the funeral hwas the first task, followed by reaching out to close relatives. prepared for the various matters related to the impending funeral.
He ended the call, and as he turned around, he saw Zachary sitting alone on a chair. His eyes were vacant, staring motionlessly ahead, as still as it statue.
Johanne walked over, gently patting his shoulder. "Zack." Zachary snapped back to reality, meeting Johanne's worried gaze. With a hoarse voice, he reassured him, "Johanne, I'm fine." He just couldn't fully process what had happened.
To Zachary, Gerald was like what Fernando was to Lenora.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe didn't know who his mother was, nor could he remember what his father looked like..
From the moment his memories began, he had always stayed by Gerald's side.
He was raised by Gerald and Allison, and even though they were a generation apart, they felt more like his parents.
"Should I tell Nora about it?" "Let's keep it from her for now. She's not in a stable condition. I'm worried she won't be able to handle it, Zachary said, his gaze distant.
Even though he knew, he couldn't keep such a significant matter hidden for long.
"All right, then." "Johanne, Zachary, there's a journalist approaching." Stanley pointed out toward the distance.
"Have the security stop them first. I'll send my bodyguard over," Johanne said.
The chairman of Fuller Group was urgently admitted to the hospital today, leading to a shift in the company's presidency. For smedia outlets, this was indeed a significant piece of news.
In those days, for the sake of increasing viewership, there were plenty of media outlets that wouldn't hesitate to exploit people's misfortunes. There was a twhen a female