John

When he arrived at the hospital, he found his mother visibly shaken, standing next to Laura and Catherine. Roger was sitting in a corner, looking grave. Other family members were also present.

“Thank God you’re here,” Martha said, rushing over to her son.

“How is he?” John asked anxiously, nodding briefly to the other family members.

“We don’t know yet. He’s being treated.” Martha’s voice betrayed her obvious concern.

“What happened?” John asked, worried.

He had suspected that his grandfat