Regret washed over him. How could he have let Andrew face this alone?

"Andrew!" Martin's tone grew serious. "You haven't done anything wrong. You just want to live."

"But without you, I don't want to live either-"

"Enough! I've worked hard so you could have a good life. Remember when you talked about going to Eswadia to try their food? If things work out, you'll get that chance." Martin was insistent. Tears welled up in Andrew's eyes as he nodded gently.

"Listen to me. I've spent half my life researching. What was it for? It's so you can keep on living. Otherwise, why do you think I'm here?" Martin's eyes reddened. "It'll be okay. Maybe things will improve for you.' There's also traditional medicine. Maybe I can find a better doctor who can administer acupuncture for him. Who knows, he might even be able to stand up again in the future, he thought. Andrew wept softly, and his body trembled with emotion.

Martin guided him back to his room and gently patted his head. "Alright, you're all grown up now. There's no need for tears. Even if I'm alright this time, time's running out. Look at me; I'm already old." Andrew glanced up at him.

Martin's face was etched with wrinkles, like a weathered tree bark.

He recognized these as signs of life fading away. He hadn't dwelled on it much before, but now, upon careful consideration, he realized his father's time was nearing its end. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Martin sighed. "Once this is sorted, things will improve, and you'll need to be independent."

If Abigail had heard this, she'd surely have mocked him.

Why would someone in their forties still need to be taught how to be independent?

felt like she had

deep sleep before, but fortunately, her body felt energized and not at

getting up and checking on Larry, who was still asleep, she went to the kitchen

'Be careful of Martin.'

another

who had messaged her last time, even though the

it Luna?

looked at the message, she hesitated for a moment and deleted

Martin really done something behind her

just a scheme

Abigail then messaged Simond.

me to be cautious of Martin again. What do

figuring out how to deal with the people surrounding Richard here. But I have one condition: no matter what Martin and Andrew do, you have to keep

'Why?' came Abigail's response.

a moment. Are you planning to send someone to continue

I can't fulfill my task.' Abigail still didn't know

business, then wanting Martin and

can keep us safe, I'll keep an eye on

clear. In three days, the people around the perimeter placed by Richard will be taken care of by my men. And in about a

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