Chapter 14

Harold Devins was shocked to hear those words from Megan.He was in the midst of an important meeting with a potential investor but had to cut it short, leaving his assistant to handle the details. During his ride to the hospital, he couldn't help but grumble, knowing that he'd most likely lose that lucrative contract. All because of Georgina again. When he entered room, he expected to find Joyce Hale in critical condition,perhaps unconscious, hooked to machines. Instead, he found her sitting upright on the hospital bed, a doctor beside her checking off items on a tablet. She wore a hospital gown, a bandage wrapped around her head, her feet elevated and bandaged as well. The moment Harold stepped through the doorway, Joyce's pleasant expression morphed seamlessly into one of pain and suffering. "Dad!" Megan whined . "You're finally here." "I came as quickly as I could," Harold replied. He addressed the doctor without looking at Joyce. "Is she okay?" He didn't miss the scowl that flashed