Chapter 228

What’s his deal? Calling me and then not saying a word? For real? Trying to act all mysterious? Seriously creeped me out! I cursed a couple times and blocked the number right away. Then I remembered Ronald Wright’s still in the hospital, tangled up with Grace Mills, probably about to get engaged or whatever — and he chooses the middle of the night to pull this silent call crap? I got even more pissed and muttered a few more curses. After that night, I spent my days helping my uncle recover and diving deep into my studies. I’d talk to Jordan Bryant on the phone in the evenings. He’s kinda well-known now, but he told me he wasn’t busy and could fly over for a quick visit. He was only gonna stay for a few hours though — land in the afternoon, fly out that night. I told him that sounded crazy and not to bother, thinking he’d drop it. But then that afternoon, he called. He was already here, standing outside the hospital room. I opened the door in disbelief and saw him. Jordan had a mask on