The Established Siblings of the Pack

“Um…” Kingsley scratched his head and changed the topic. “I think we should see your father now.”

“Okay, mister!” Yvonne would go with whatever Kingsley said.

They came into the house once more, and Kingsley went to Yvonne’s father’s room. There was only a bed-stove and two chairs in it. A man in his fifties was lying on the bed, and he was nothing more than skin and bones. This man was Joshua Johnson, Leroy’s father. Joshua noticed Kingsley coming in, and he pushed himself up, leaning against the wall behind his bed. It was a simple movement, but he was already wheezing.

“Dad, this is Leroy’s colleague. He’s…” Yvonne just realized that she did not know Kingsley’s name.

“Kingsley. Kingsley Nicholson,” Kingsley introduced himself. “I’m Leroy’s colleague, and I’m here to give you guys some gifts from the company.”

really kind of you guys to give Leroy a job, and now you’re giving gifts? That’s really generous of you.” He kept thanking Kingsley, and eventually, he asked, “What happened, Leoric? Did you chase those

wasn’t me.” Leoric waved his hands. “Mr. Nicholson

“Yeah! Mister pinned that bad guy down

Thank you, really!” He kept bowing at Kingsley. “You saved

Mister is a doctor too. He says he can heal you! You have a chance of

eyes shone with hope. A few years ago, he fell down from a high place at work and hurt his spine. The doctor told him that he would only have to undergo

days, and in the end, he gave up on the operation. He could not ruin his family just for an infinitesimal chance to stand back up. His wife eventually left him because she could not bear the weight of the family, and he lost all hope ever since. When Yvonne

sat on the edge of the bed.

extended his gnarled arm

pulled his hand back. “I can heal you, but you’ll have to regain your

do? Feed him supplements?”