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.”

were meant for him.” Jared nodded in understanding before addressing Shane somewhat embarrassedly, “Sorry, Shane. You don't have to take his request

see Harrison leave with regrets?” Shane's piercing gaze

siblings were struck

but he was their father at the end of the day. They hoped to send him off without any

they felt bad about

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

her lip and asked, “Darling, are

He nodded for

Jared, who met her gaze and eventually nodded

made up, Natalie took a deep breath and stared at

stroked her hair fondly and uttered, “You're my wife; nothing is too troublesome

blush, especially since he was doing it in front of

the latter turned

pleased Shane

kiss on Natalie's forehead and asked, “Do you want

to the police

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