Johanna and Beal had been staying in Seacisco ever since they learned of Janet's accident. They devoted all the time and resources possible in search of their beloved daughter.
Johanna couldn't sleep or eat, knowing that her daughter was still out there missing.
In just three days, the radiant Johanna had grown haggard, aging her several years.
The rescue team still couldn't find Janet, so they simply put up tents on the shore and took turns resting. In the end, Johanna couldn't take it any longer and was about to get on a ship to search for Janet herself, but Beal stopped her.
"How can you go in that shape? I heard that even Brandon fainted on one of the search-and-rescue boats yesterday. He's still in the hospital."
Hearing this, Johanna wrung her hands anxiously. "What a series of unfortunate events! How about I go to the hospital to check on Brandon now? I don't know if anyone's taking care of him now."
Beal forced a smile and wrapped his coat around Johanna. He too was exhausted after days of nonstop worrying. "No need. Just wait here for the rescuers' news. I'll send my assistant to check on him." *******
Beal's assistant headed straight to the hospital upon receiving the order from his boss.
When he was about to enter Brandon's ward, a beautiful woman blocked his way.
"And who are you?" Charis looked at the strange man coldly. She noticed that he had a gift basket with him.
"Oh, good day, ma'am. I'm Mr. Beal White's assistant. Both he and Mrs. White are worried about Mr. Larson, so they asked me to come and visit him," the assistant explained himself politely.
Standing firmly in front of the door of the ward, Charis smiled but didn't budge. "Brandon's fine. He's resting. You'd better not disturb him. I'll relay the message for you."
The assistant didn't expect that he wouldn't be allowed to see Brandon, but he had no choice but to hand the gift to this woman instead. "Oh, I see. Thank you."
After returning, the assistant reported what Charis had said to Beal and Johanna.
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