"Well..."

Frank murmured awkwardly, shooting a glance at Rory as she stood in the distance.

"Hmm...?"

Gene quickly caught his meaning and waved Rory off for her to leave.

A hint of annoyance showed on Rory's face for an instant, and she was staring thoughtfully at Frank even as she headed into her bedroom.

With her gone, Gene asked, "Alright, you can speak freely now, Mr. Lawrence. Does my illness have something to do with Rory?"

Frank nodded slightly. "Actually, I need you to stay calm and listen to what I have to say to you now, Mr. Pearce."

"Tell me." Gene's mood dampened even as he saw the scowl on Frank's face.

are three of them, each half a

fell even though Frank had

and he seemed to see the worms squirming around even as glanced at his

taking the news better than most, and the fault was not entirely on him-no one could have stayed calm if they knew they

consulted so many doctors, even traditional healers... but none of them could tell!

Frank patted his shoulder to calm him down

what?!" Gene cried,

was still keeping him

that more would be implanted into you. Moreover, it

saying that someone's been trying

Frank nodded

can say is that loan cure you this one time, but not every time. All you can do is be wary toward the people

growled the

only person who

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