Chapter 8 Mother in Critical Condition

Finally, pushing the matter aside, Suzy returned to her room to start packing her luggage.

It was fortunate that this business trip had been uneventful, and she wasn't just referring to the incident that had upset Desmond.

Suzy tried hard to suppress her thoughts, not to dwell on Liam's face. Unfortunately, her mind had a mind of its own, persisting until her phone, resting on the table, began to ring incessantly.

She hurried over to answer it, and as soon as she saw the hospital's number, her heart sank.

Even her hand trembled unconsciously as she pressed the answer button.

"Is this Miss Chase? Your mother suffered a sudden heart attack, and her condition is critical. She has been taken to the emergency room. Please come quickly!"

Suzy's mind went blank, and she almost couldn't stand on her feet.

But time didn't allow her any further delay. After just a few seconds of hesitation, she immediately rushed to change her flight. Only after she had boarded did she remember to as