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?

she felt like she had slept too

but fortunately, her

up and checking on Larry, who was still asleep, she went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. Just as she started cooking, her

'Be careful of Martin.'

another

the person who had messaged her last time, even though the number had

Luna?

message, she hesitated for

done something behind her

a

Abigail then messaged Simond.

to be cautious of Martin again. What

here. But I have one condition: no matter what Martin and Andrew

'Why?' came Abigail's response.

pondered for a moment. Are you planning to send

explained. 'It's easy for me to do this, but my focus is on the father and son. Abigail, I've lost so many people. Without bringing back those two useful ones, I can't fulfill my task.' Abigail still didn't know about Simond's hidden identity besides being the young master of the Simpson Family.

wanting Martin

safe, I'll keep an eye

by Richard will be taken care of by my men. And in

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