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.”

Jared nodded in

to see Harrison leave with regrets?” Shane's piercing gaze swept across Natalie and

were struck

guts, but he was their father at the end of the day. They hoped to send him off

bad

a solution. “I can always pop by and say hi to some people in

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

He nodded for good

Natalie looked at Jared, who met her gaze and

Natalie took a deep breath and stared at her husband. “In that case, thank

hair fondly and uttered, “You're my wife; nothing is too troublesome for me. We're in

help but blush, especially since he was doing it in front

subtly, and the latter turned away instantly. “I can't see

pleased Shane

and asked, “Do you

to the police

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