The Billionaire's Revenge

Chapter 9

Richard opened the door to his Mom's hospital ward, the view before him made his heart race a thousand miles, the hospital bed spread had been used to cover his mom's face. He saw the nurse directing her gaze to him as she mumbled some words to the doc who in turn faced him.

"Mr. Gray" the doctor called out

"Doc! Why is my mother covered? Why is she silent?" Richard gasped, rushing over to her side as he clutched her hands in his.

"Just relax, it's.. its".

"Mom.. Mom.." Richard rushed over to where his mom was laid, opening the covering from her body and then it dawned on him. The inevitable has happened.

"Doc! Please tell me this is not true. Talk to me please" Richard yelled, streams of tears beginning to flow down his face. His eyeballs were reddish. One could feel the bond between him and his Mother as he cried.

"There was nothing we could do Mr. Gray, her life was at stake already" The doctor confirmed, speaking softly.

"But.. but, the money has been sent already..it has been s