I have to get my money back from Ronald.
“Sorry, the number you dialed is currently unavailable. Please try again later...”
My face darkened as I gritted my teeth. “What a jerk.”
Not picking up again—seriously? Infuriating.
I set the phone down, rinsed a towel, and started wiping my uncle’s face and hands.
Staying by his side the whole time, I ended up falling asleep with my head on the edge of the bed without realizing it.
When I opened my eyes again, it was already dark. Someone had draped a jacket over me. Still groggy, I saw Jordan changing my uncle’s bandages.
“Jordan? When did you get back?”
He looked up with a gentle smile, his sharp features calm and composed. Handing me a newly washed apple, he said warmly, “I had nothing pressing, so I figured I’d come a
