Chapter 189

Shane had been in the private room for over half an hour when his phone suddenly rang. He answered the call, and whatever was said on the other end changed his expression instantly.

"You wait here, I'll be right back," he said after hanging up. Standing up, he grabbed his suit jacket and headed out. "I'll leave first, you guys enjoy your drinks."

Seeing him unusually tense, Henry asked, "What's wrong? Why the rush?"

Shane's expression was serious. "The butler called me. He said my mom isn't feeling well, so I need to go back and check on her."

At the Ford residence, it was currently in a state of chaos.

The butler had summoned the family doctor to attend to Mrs. Ford Sr.'s illness. The helpers dared not make a sound, while Evelyn and James stood silently by Mrs. Ford Sr.'s bedside, heads bowed.

Entering Mrs. Ford Sr.'s bedroom, Shane saw her lying on the bed, her complexion pale.

She looked weak and exhausted, with no trace of color in her face.

Seeing Shane return, Mrs. Ford S