Chapter 50: Call of duty

The drive back home was supposed to be uneventful, but Liam’s phone buzzed sharply, breaking the silence. He glanced at the caller ID, a deep frown forming when he saw his mother’s name.

He picked up immediately. "Mother? What’s wrong?"

Her voice trembled on the other end. "It’s your father. He collapsed earlier tonight, and they rushed him to the hospital. He’s in surgery now."

Liam gripped the steering wheel tightly, his knuckles turning white. "What happened? Was it his heart again?"

"Yes," she confirmed, her voice breaking slightly. "They’ve been trying to stabilize him for hours. Liam, I think you should come over. I...