The doctor looked at the group before stating, “You must be his children.”

“Yes,” came Natalie's reply.

The doctor shook his head and said, “He doesn't have much time left; we're talking a matter of days. He's aware of this, and he wanted me to tell you that his last wish is to witness his enemy's downfall.”

“His enemy's downfall?” Jared scratched his head and turned to Natalie. “Nat, what does he mean?”

Before Natalie could reply, Shane piqued up, “He's saying that to me.”

“What?” Jared was even more perplexed.

Natalie chuckled like she had realized something. “He's shameless, you know. Making our lives difficult even when he's about to die.”

“Nat, what the heck are you all talking about?” Jared was dying of curiosity.

She glanced at Shane before looking at her brother apologetically. “Harrison knows that even if we hand in evidence of Susan's wrongdoing, it'll take months or even a year before she's given a sentence. He won't be around by then, so he wants to see her receive her sentence in the next few days. Only someone as powerful as Shane can exert his influence and hasten the process.”

Harrison's words were meant for him.” Jared nodded in understanding before addressing Shane somewhat embarrassedly, “Sorry, Shane. You don't have

leave with regrets?” Shane's piercing

were

him off without any regrets; it would be their final duties as his children before they cut ties with him

they felt bad about

at the sight of the siblings' prolonged silence. He knew of their dilemma and offered a solution. “I can always pop by and say hi

lip and asked, “Darling, are you sure it's

nodded for

Natalie looked at Jared, who met her gaze and eventually nodded

mind made up, Natalie took a deep breath and stared at her

wife; nothing is too troublesome for me. We're

Natalie could not help but blush, especially since he was doing

turned away instantly. “I can't

tactfulness pleased

and asked, “Do you want

head to the police

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