Chapter: 2404

"Mom..." Just then, the door swung open. Kathryn rushed in, so agitated she barely managed to close the door behind her. Her eyes fell on the lifeless figure in the bed, causing her to grip the doorknob tightly. It took her a moment to muster the strength to call out, “Dad.

From across the room, Aimee quickly stashed the wooden box under the quilt, dabbed at the tears in her eyes, and turned to face the entrance.

"Kathryn, you're here," she said, her voice gentle.

Kathryn, still in disbelief despite preparing for the worst, felt a wave of shock as she saw her father with an oxygen mask, appearing so still.

Her legs felt like lead, barely carrying her to the bedside.