Chapter 21: A Painful Loss

In his bedroom, Alex woke up with a sense of unease. Something was bothering him, though he couldn’t pinpoint what it was. His heart felt heavy, as if something bad was happening. He tried to ignore the feeling, but it continued to haunt him.

His phone, lying next to the bed, suddenly vibrated. He reached for it, his eyes still half-closed, thinking it might just be a regular message from a friend or a random notification. However, when he saw the screen, his name appeared—a number he didn’t recognize.

“What’s this?” Alex thought for a moment, hesitating whether to answer the call or not. But the uneasy feeling grew stronger, and he finally decided to pick up.

“Hello?” Alex’s voice was hoarse from just waking up.

“Is this Alex?” The voice on the other end sounded serious, making Alex more alert.

“Yes, this is me. Who’s this?” Alex asked, suddenly feeling tense.

“This is from Central Hospital,” the voice responded, with a tone that was firm yet filled with sympathy. “We regret to infor