He Never Noticed Me Until I Loved Someone Else novel Chapter 188

Edward's family couldn't make it to dinner this time due to prior engagements.

Despite the smaller crowd, the atmosphere was as relaxed as usual.

After dinner, Stella sat with Grandpa Fuller for a while. The old man didn't bring up the divorce, and naturally, she wasn't going to volunteer the subject.

Upon returning home, she sent Jarrod a text asking for his exact return date.

He never replied.

...

A few more days passed.

It was now two days past the half-month mark Jarrod had mentioned, but he still hadn't returned.

Stella dialed his number. Before the call even connected, her screen flashed with an incoming call from Hannah.

She quickly answered.

"Stella, your grandmother collapsed! I just called 911, the ambulance is on its way."

Hannah was frantic and stuttering. "I'm too scared to move her, I don't know what to do..."

Stella's entire world violently spun on its axis.

It took her several agonizing seconds to find her voice. She ordered Hannah to stay calm and promised she'd be right there.

Hanging up, she grabbed her purse and stumbled wildly down the stairs. Even after she threw herself into a taxi, her hands and legs were trembling uncontrollably.

Grandma Margaret was her only real family left in this world. She couldn't bear to imagine what she would do if anything happened to her.

Right then, her phone rang. Seeing Jarrod's name flash on the screen, it was like a drowning woman spotting a life raft.

"Jarrod... Grandma collapsed... You have connections, right? You know top specialists! Please, can you find someone to save her?" Stella begged, her voice shattering with sobs.

"Don't panic. Text me the hospital address right now. I'll handle everything."

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