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Chapter 368

Author: Hauling Treasures
Tears welled up in Justin’s eyes as he smiled and nodded. He promised to win Emily back, but now, time wasn’t on his side. He wouldn’t be able to let his grandfather see that day.

His phone buzzed, pulling him out of his thoughts. Glancing at his phone, he missed what Mr. Yates Sr. said next. The words on the display of the brainwave translator quickly disappeared.

It was a call from Haley. A flicker of joy passed through his exhausted features as he answered immediately.

“Where?” she asked flatly, devoid of emotion.

“You’re coming?” Justin’s voice quickened. “I’ll send someone to pick you up right now.”

“No need. Just give me the exact address. I’ll drive myself.”

“Lichfield Hospital, 16th floor, Room 35. I’ll meet you at the entrance,” he replied, hanging up. Turning to his grandfather, his voice wavered with emotion. “Grandpa, Emily will be here soon. I’m going downstairs to meet her. She’s coming to see you.”

*

Haley had told him there was no need to come down and
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