Chapter 45. Grief

Just as he was leaving the extravagant jewelry store, his phone buzzed on the table. It was Nurse Sophia from the hospital, the bearer of news that would shatter his world. His heart raced as he answered the call, his hand trembling slightly.

“Adam,” Nurse Sophia’s voice was somber, carrying a weight that sent a shiver down his spine. “I’m so sorry to inform you that your father has passed away.”

The words hit Adam like a sledgehammer, knocking the breath out of him. It was as if the world had come crashing down around him. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing, couldn’t fathom that his only remaining family member was gone.

Tears welled up in his eyes as he listened to Nurse Sophia’s words. He felt a rush of emotions—shock, grief, disbelief. His father, the man who had raised him, guided him, and despite their differences, loved him, was no longer there.

Adam’s grip on the phone tightened as he struggled to process the news. He felt a surge of anger, a sen