Regrets Come Too Late (Sierra and Johnny) novel Chapter 312

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Chapter 312

“Yes, he’s fine. You can relax.” The hospital director’s reassurance still meant something.

John made a quiet hum in response from the other side of the line.

The hospital director was about to say a few more comforting words, so John wouldn’t worry too much, when John once again said, “Wake him up.”

The director blinked and hesitated for a second. “Wake him up?”

Was he hearing that right?

“Wake him up now.” Once John was sure Tommy was out of danger, he slipped right back into being the dad who always bickered with his son. “When he wakes up, have him look at the messages Sierra sent to his watch.”

The director hesitated. “You really want me to wake him, sir?”

The boy was the heir of the Henderson Group. If he woke up cranky, how was he supposed to calm him down?

However, John’s patience was wearing thin. “I don’t want to say this a third time.”

“Alright.” With a pounding heart, the director approached Tommy’s bed. The call was still connected when he called softly, “Mr. Tommy, time to wake up. Mr. Tommy? Your dad wants to talk to you.”

His voice was barely above a whisper, like he was afraid of disturbing someone.

John pressed his fingers to his brow, then told him to switch the phone to speaker and turn the volume up. He called Tommy himself. After just two calls, Tommy woke up from his chaotic dreams.

Tommy rubbed his eyes, still half asleep. “What is it?”

“Call your mom back,” John said, his voice coming through the phone loud and clear. “She’s very worried about you.”

Tommy instantly woke up.

He opened his eyes and was about to ask why she would be worried, only to realize he wasn’t at summer camp.

After three minutes of explanation, Tommy finally understood what had happened.

No wonder his dreams had been such a jumbled mess. One moment, a giant monster was trying to swallow him. The next, a superhero was flying in to save him. That had all been when his body was in the middle of a severe allergic reaction.

A short while later, he called Sierra.

The two of them talked for about ten minutes, and Sierra’s heart finally settled after she heard that Tommy sounded as lively as ever. “It’s late now. Get some rest first. I’ll be home tomorrow.”

Tommy tilted his head. “Aren’t you on a business trip?”

Sierra didn’t want to add to his worries. “It ended early, so I’m coming back tomorrow.”

Tommy didn’t buy it. If a business trip was involved, it was almost certainly something his dad had arranged. Given his dad’s personality, he’d probably make the trip longer, not shorter.

After he hung up with Sierra, Tommy sent John a voice message, “Is Mom coming back early because she was worried about me?

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“Yes,” John said. He didn’t care in the least if that put more pressure on Tommy.

“I’m fine now. She doesn’t need to make a special trip back just for me.” Tommy didn’t want her to worry or be exhausted from hurrying back. “Find a way to keep her there.”

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“I can’t,” John refused.

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