Chapter 598
Tears welled up in Halsey’s eyes as they fell down her cheeks. She pressed her face gently against Tina’s hand.
“Mrs. Garner, I’m so glad to have met you, Maddy, and Dwight, too” she sobbed.
Tina’s eyes softened. “I haven’t seen him in days.”
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As she spoke, Tina suddenly broke into a fit of coughing, a harsh, deep sound that ended with her spitting out a mouthful of blood.
“Mrs. Garner!”
“Mom!!
Halsey and Madeline rushed to her side.
“I’m going to get the doctor right now!” Halsey said, alarmed.
Tina grabbed Halsey’s arm, stopping her. “No, don’t go. I know my body. My time is near. It’s over for me.”
Madeline’s face crumpled as she sobbed, collapsing next to Tina. “Mom!”
Halsey’s vision blurred with tears. “Do you want to see Dwight one last time?”
Tina nodded, her voice barely above a whisper. “Yes.”
Halsey stood quickly. “I’ll go get him right now. You have to hang on. I’ll bring him back!”
She hurried out of the hospital, pulling her phone from her bag to dial Dwight’s number. Alas, the line was dead. He had turned off his phone.
Where could Dwight be?
Halsey quickly dialed Cyril. “Dad, can you find out where Dwight is? It’s urgent!”
Cyril’s voice was calm but swift. “I’ll handle it. Give me a moment.”
Not long after, Cyril’s response came. “He’s at the mall, shopping with a woman.”
What?
That woman had to be Rachel.
Dwight was at the mall with Rachel?
Halsey didn’t waste another second. She rushed straight to the mall.
At the mall, Dwight was standing off to the side while Rachel, accompanied by a sales associate, was browsing through clothes. Dwight couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling in his chest, like something was wrong.
He pulled his phone from his pocket and glanced at the screen:
At that moment, Rachel approached him. “Put your phone away! Didn’t you promise me? You’re supposed to be fully focused on me for the next few days. No phones, no distractions.”
Rachel had insisted Dwight turn off his phone, making sure his attention was completely on her.
The powerful person they were waiting for was on the way, and Dwight had to make sure nothing went wrong. He had to go along with Rachel’s wishes.
He gave a soft, reassuring smile. “Alright, I’ll do as you say.”
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Chapter 598
The sales associate returned with a dress and addressed Rachel, “This dress is perfect for you! Please try it on.”
“Okay.” Rachel turned to Dwight. “Wait for me here.”
Rachel followed the associate to the fitting room.
Dwight stood, watching the door.
Just then, a soft voice called out from behind him. “Dwight.”
He turned to see Halsey, looking exhausted but determined, running toward him.
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Dwight’s tall frame froze for a second as he glanced at the closed fitting room door, then quickly moved to meet Halsey. “What are you doing here?”
Halsey grabbed his hand urgently. “You need to come with me! Now!”
“Where are we going?”
Halsey’s face was grim as she met his eyes. “It’s your mom.”
What?
Dwight’s heart seemed to stop. He stared at Halsey, a few moments passing before the shock wore off. Then, he grabbed her hand and they rushed out of the mall.
They arrived at the hospital in no time. Dwight hurried into the room, and Madeline’s tearful voice greeted him.
“Dwight, you’re back!”
He walked to the bed, where Tina lay weakly. His legs gave way, and he dropped to his knees beside her. “Mom!”
Tina weakly extended her hand. Dwight grabbed it instantly, his voice trembling. “Mom, what happened? You were fine just a little while ago.”
Tina managed a faint, loving smile. “Dwight, don’t be sad. I’m going to be with your father now.”
