Built His Empire Then Watched It Burn When He Cheated novel Chapter 644

Jonathan had been about to warn Zacharias, but when he saw him sitting motionless on the floor, it was like the life had been drained right out of him.

Jonathan lost all interest in speaking further.

There was nothing left in Zacharias worth his attention.

Disdain flickered through his eyes as he turned, opened the hospital door, and stepped back inside.

The door clicked shut behind him. Zacharias didn't move. His shoulders started to tremble, barely at first, then harder, though no sound came from him.

Only the soft splatter of tears hitting the floor broke the stillness, unnoticed by anyone.

…

Inside the room, Anneliese sat by the bed, her hand still holding Nishay's.

When she heard the door open, she turned and pressed a finger to her lips, signaling Jonathan to stay quiet.

"Is she asleep?" Jonathan whispered as he approached.

Anneliese nodded. "She's exhausted. I'll stay with her tonight. You should get some rest. You barely slept last night."

Jonathan shook his head. "I'm fine. I'll stay."

Then, a faint voice broke the silence. "You both should go. I'm fine…"

Anneliese turned quickly. "Grandma, you're awake!"

Nishay's eyes opened, dull and heavy with sadness. "The nurses and attendants will take care of me. I just want some time to myself. Go on."

She patted Anneliese's hand gently.

Anneliese hesitated, clearly reluctant to leave. Then, Nishay's tired gaze shifted to Jonathan. He stepped closer and placed a steady hand on Anneliese's shoulder. "Anne, if that's what she wants, maybe we should let her rest."

Sometimes, he thought, it was easier for someone to breathe when everyone else stepped away.

Anneliese rose from her chair. "Get some rest, Grandma. Tell me what you'd like to eat later, and I'll bring it to you."

Nishay's eyes drifted, her voice faint. "Vegetable pie."

Anneliese froze mid-motion, her fingers still holding the blanket. Her throat tightened, and heat welled behind her eyes.

"Alright," she whispered. "I'll make it for you."

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