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."

other

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

chat with Nathan while I feel more energetic and

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

said, "It's not pessimistic at all. 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

his family members to break out into uncontrollable

He whispered, "Don't give up hope just yet, President Woods.

no need to console me! Have a

only

The President clasped Nathan's

been mentally prepared to sacrifice myself for a long time. Nonetheless, I am reluctant to leave this world now that my time is almost up. I will miss my country and my family. Alas! We cannot fight our fates. Before I leave, Phope you can

as long as it's

"The first

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, I'd like

agreed immediately,

joy. He hurriedly shouted for his daughter. She was standing with other family members in a corner of the ward. "Come here, Maisy." "Daddy!" Maisy wept as she ran toward

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