Chapter 24

I have to get my money back from Ronald. “Sorry, the number you dialed is currently unavailable. Please try again later...” My face darkened as I gritted my teeth. “What a jerk.” Not picking up again—seriously? Infuriating. I set the phone down, rinsed a towel, and started wiping my uncle’s face and hands. Staying by his side the whole time, I ended up falling asleep with my head on the edge of the bed without realizing it. When I opened my eyes again, it was already dark. Someone had draped a jacket over me. Still groggy, I saw Jordan changing my uncle’s bandages. “Jordan? When did you get back?” He looked up with a gentle smile, his sharp features calm and composed. Handing me a newly washed apple, he said warmly, “I had nothing pressing, so I figured I’d come and help out with you and your uncle.” “By the way, your uncle woke up for a bit. I talked to the doctor—he’s stabilizing. Don’t worry too much.” I held the apple, feeling conflicted. “But still, I can take care of him myself.