The hospital was teeming with royal guards.

Despite so, Nathan easily made his way to Garrett's ward.

Family members and important government officials crowded the ward door.

All of them bowed respectfully to Nathan when he arrived.

With his attention wholly on Garrett, Nathan uttered a simple greeting to the crowd and walked straight into the ward.

Only Garrett's wife, Paisley, and several close family members accompanied Garrett in the ward.

When Paisley spotted Nathan, she immediately rushed forward to welcome him with red-rimmed eyes. "Chief Cross, you're here."

Nathan asked softly, "How is President Woods doing?"

Before she could reply, a calm voice rang out from the hospital bed.

"Nathan! You're here."

was none other than Garrett

cautioned him against it. "You're still very ill. Don't force yourself to sit up. You can still speak with

off their concern and insisted, "It's fine. Let me chat with Nathan while I feel

to the side of his bed. Tears welled up in her eyes as she pleaded, "Your spirits have just improved. Don't tire yourself out. And why are you saying

I know my condition well, and I know my end is near. I've been nearunconscious over the past two days, and a sudden improvement today is surely a sign of terminal lucidity. I want to take advantage of this time to talk to Nathan and hand over some matters

Paisley and his family members to break out into

already approached Garrett's bed. He whispered, "Don't give up hope just yet, President Woods. An improvement in your condition is a good thing. You could very well be

"There's no need to console me! Have a seat, Nathan. Let's have a

could only follow

The President clasped Nathan's

am reluctant to leave this world now that my time is almost up. I will

I will try my best as long as it's within my capabilities," came

"The

you to do is to take care of my wife and daughter. I'm worried about leaving them alone after my death so please look after them. If you dnd,

immediately, "Of

daughter. She was standing with other family members in a corner of the ward. "Come here, Maisy." "Daddy!"

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