Betsey called out after her, Ste, if you had the guts to pull off something that sneaky, why are you freaking out over a little gossip now? Ste rushed straight to Clints ce.


    She opened the door and stepped inside, noticing the empty living room.


    Without hesitation, she headed upstairs, but the study was empty, and the bedroom was, too.


    She was about to make another call when the sound of heavy breathing drifted out from the bathroom.


    Stes chest clenched as she hurried inside, only to find Clint sprawled on the floor, barely awake.


    Grandpa! Ste tried to lift him, but she just didnt have the strength.


    In her panic, the butler appeared, clearly shocked by what he saw.


    Ste said, her heart racing, Quick, help me Lift him up.


    They both took Clint to the hospital. The quiet hospital ward held a faint smell of antiseptic in the air.


    Clinty on the bed, his face ashen.


    After examining him, the doctor said he had fallen and hit his head.


    There were no immediate concerns, but given his age and some existing health issues, they needed to wait for him to wake up to check for any possible aftereffects.


    Ste sat next to the bed, her face filled with concern.


    She stared at Clint, silently hoping he would wake up soon.


    The butler stepped aside, clearly regretful.


    This is all my fault.


    I shouldnt have gone out to buy groceries by myself. If I had been there, Mr.


    Anderson wouldnt have fallen.


    Ste turned to the butler and said softly, Its not your fault.


    It was just an ident; dont me yourself too much.


    She asked the butler to go home and bring back some clean clothes.


    Please go home and grab some of his clean clothes.


    The butler nodded and walked out of the room.


    Ste was alone with Clint, her heart torn with anxiety and unease.


    Just then, the phone in her hand buzzed. Ste nced at it and saw that it was a call from Sanford.


    She picked up, and Sanfords voice came through.


    Ste, where are you? Do you need help? Ste suddenly realized she was still using Sanfords phone.


    She replied, Clint fell, and Im at the hospital.


    Sanford said, Ille over, and then hung up.


    By the time Sanford arrived, Clint still hadnt woken up.


    Sanford walked in with Lunch and set the Lunch box on the table.


    He asked with concern, Hows your grandfather? Ste shook her head.


    He still hasnt woken up.