CHAPTER 42

YOU CAN'T BE MY GRANDSON.

“I asked a question!” Mr. Smith's voice thundered through the room, sending shivers down everyone's spine.

“Who let strangers into my son's ward?”

Christine blinked, her lips twitching as if she wanted to say something, but her throat remained dry.

“Christine,” his eyes turned red. “Give me an explanation now or you will lose your job the next minute.”

“Sir, I– they–”

“Speak clearly, girl, or I'll call the security to throw you out along with them!” he threatened.

"I—I let them in, sir. The little boy was—" Christine managed to say when she finally found her voice.

Mr. Smith narrowed his eyes,...