All the apparent ease and nonchalance Dominic displayed earlier were just him relying on sheer willpower.He did not want Galen to see him so worn out.He did not want to scare the child or let him see that side of him.

‘Uncle Dom clenched his teeth and forced himself to stay strong.I thought he was getting better.How stupid and naive am I?!’ Austin genuinely hated himself, feeling guilty for being careless and inattentive.He carefully supported Dominic and grabbed his wrist to check his pulse.

The older man’s pulse was inconsistent, sometimes rapid and sometimes slow, which felt dangerous.

"Uncle Dom!" Austin choked, wanting to say something but unable to find the words.

"It's nothing!"

Dominic sighed and said, "Towels!"

Austin hurriedly got up to fetch the towels.

Then he brought one dry one and one wet one.

Dominic saw him holding the two towels, smiled, and tugged at the corner of his mouth.

to squeeze out two words,

had become smarter, knowing to bring two

strength left, and uttering those

knew his granduncle was trying to lighten the mood for him, but the best Austin could

continues, Uncle Dom’s body won't be able to take

other physical invasions, constant inability to eat, lack

this can’t go on any longer.Maybe I should

a moment, seeming to make a

"Nonsense!"

soon started coughing.He had exhausted too much energy and could

around previously, Dominic barely

the older man could not speak properly now that

down.I can’t see you like

quickly reassured his granduncle.However, those

his opinion, there was no better solution than

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