Irresistible Trap

the receptionist for the route to the ER room. Taking the lift, they climbed the

door. His tie hanging loose, his hair in dishevelled st

en Samantha heard their voice, she snaps her head in their direction. Seeing her daughters, she shot to her feet and ran tow

y parted and Rina helped her mother sit on the couch and she also sat beside her ho

d. She wasn’t someone who would display emotions easily but this news about her uncle’s condition couldn’t hold her back.

doctor to enquire and finally she saw Sean near th

and Elena noticed his red brimmed eyes. Like her, Sean has the habit to never show his emotions o

just then his cell phone rang…. I don’t know who was on the other end of the call nor

ntrolling his emotions. He exhaled a deep breath and she didn’t question anymore.

back. He removed his surgical mask and hand gloves. The sound of the door closed got everyone’s attention. All f

tha clutched Rina’s hand, feeling

or?” Sean aske

then we cannot say or predict anything.” The doctor patted

r one hand on her shoulder. “Everything is going to be all right.” Samantha sucked a deep breath an

have some rest. We will stay

rest peacefully in her home when her husband was lying in the hospital bed. Although she looked worn

ina agreed but the lady

ate as well. So, do one thing, three of you can leave for home. If there is anything important,

I will stay here.” Elena dismissed sha

. You better go home with mom. If you wish you can

st and lift her chin, defiance etched on her face. “I’m no

ter for few seconds before di

lena will stay with me.” Sean lifts h

ouch and plopped down. Elena kept her handbag beside her as she relaxed her bac

an asked aft

Much ne

h it?” Elena shook

ring his condition. Elena sighed in relief and closing her eyes she thanked God. Sean also took a breath of relief and watched the hospital staff carrying Mr. Robert Brown in a hospital bed that has wheels bell

bed. After all he was tired and seemed worn-out from all the rush doi

sion without any disagreement. Se

ed eyes were watching her uncle who seemed like he was in deep s

uncle was a man who was very health conscious and never pursued any addiction like smoking nor alcohol. Then what could be

ng her, Sean shifted in the bed and faced her.

ight be left i

who was in

er and shook his head.” Everything happened so fast t

tance they were on their heels and standing beside the bed watching the old man gaining conscious. Gradually he peeled his lashes and exhaled sharp air and the pl

s trying to do. But the old man was relentless and with shaky fin

entered inside for routine check-u

urn and spot her. The nurse, predicting the si

dren. She began to massage his chest to ease his respiration but it wasn’t helping in any way. Sudde

sh…” Robert spoke with a tone a

n frowned but Elena glared at him

doing this to us.” Robert spoke

dad?” Sean being clueless

lena implored. It’s not the situation t

iam.” Robert

ed with astonishment. As if he knew this man. She parted her lips to enquire when the door barge

don’t know how risky your condition is. Please, don’t do

oke. Sean and Elena nodded in understanding and they exited the room giving space to the doct

ms folded against her chest as she watched Sean pac

is uncle tal

r chin contemplating for sometimes before beginn

suspense and spill out.” E

aying he facepalmed himself. “We

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