Chapter 632

Pinebrook General Hospital. By the time Madeleine and Dalton Vasquez arrived, Old Mr. Simpson had already passed away. On the way, Dalton had picked up a call from Alex Simpson—he was on his way back but still more than an hour out. "Apparently, Old Mr. Simpson's condition took a turn for the worse last night. Leon's people didn't tell Alex on purpose, so he missed the chance to see his grandfather one last time," Dalton said softly. "His flight just landed, but given traffic, it'll take him a while to get here." Madeleine took a deep breath and hurried toward the emergency room. "My condolences. The living must go on," someone offered as she passed. Soft sobs could be heard from the hallway. Most of the extended Simpson relatives were already there—everyone except Alex. Truth be told, it was ironic. Alex had known his grandfather's health was failing, but the doctors had told him the old man could hold out until spring. He never thought he'd be too late. "Old Mr. Simpson had been in p