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.”

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

Harrison leave with regrets?” Shane's piercing gaze

were struck

he was their father at the end of the day. They hoped to send him off without any regrets; it would be their final duties as his children before they cut

bad about troubling

siblings' prolonged silence. He knew of their dilemma and offered a solution. “I can always pop by and say hi to some people in the department. It's

bit her lip and asked, “Darling, are you sure

nodded

met her

took a deep breath

uttered, “You're my wife;

could not help but blush, especially since he was doing it in front of

and the latter turned away instantly. “I

tactfulness pleased

on Natalie's forehead and

head to the

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