Chapter 449

Lorna could read his expression all too well.

She bent down and said softly to little Mario, "Go on in and see your father."

Little Mario nodded obediently and pushed the door open himself.

Cedric Clarke closed the door behind him.

Lorna asked, "How's he doing?"

Cedric Clarke gave a weary sigh and shook his head.

A frown creased Lorna's brow.

Glancing at his watch, Cedric Clarke said, "I'll head back for now. Try to talk to him again. I'll come by tomorrow."

"Alright," Lorna replied.

Once Cedric Clarke had left, Lorna opened the bedroom door and stepped inside.

Stewart was half-sitting up in bed, his left hand tucked under the covers, an IV still taped to the back of his right hand.

Little Mario was sitting quietly by his side, focused on a puzzle in his lap—small, still, and perfectly well-behaved.

Stewart gazed at his son, his eyes gentle.

It was a peaceful, almost tender scene.

Lorna approached the bed and said in a calm voice, "Dr. Clarke's left."

Stewart gave a soft response, then reached out to ruffle his son's hair. "Mario."

looked

"She's someone I trust.

Little Mario nodded dutifully.

she needed to discuss with

to take little

Lorna were left in the

a

had happened on

she finished, Stewart's expression had grown grave. "The Lockwood Group's been making

"But judging by Barrie's recent actions, it's clear-they know you

frown deepened

have been Garry? Do you think that

to his left hand. "He's got his grudges, sure, and he takes out on me. But he

etely reckless."

that, Lorna rubbed her

you're out in the open, Stewart. I'm afraid things aren't looking good

Stewart coughed again.

eyes narrowing. "But I won't let

didn't say who he meant, but

let out a heavy sigh. "Rosita's in no shape to help anymore. That leaves me. Let's

Westenmar.

to the estate from the

Irwin was running a

seen him, but Irwin was still out of it, his

by the bed,

covered

lost in fever

I'll be good, I promise, I'll be good from now on,

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