Laura's POV:

I turned my head in surprise. Ethan was awake.

I felt flustered. "When did you wake up? Did you hear what the doctor said just now?"

Ethan gave me an unguarded smile. "Yes, I heard him, and honestly speaking, I'm not surprised. This day was bound to come sooner or later."

With a sigh, he continued, "From the moment I heard the news of Leonard's death, I felt like the end of our era had arrived. I've been a strong man all my life. I've fought numerous battles. I've devoted my entire life to the people of the empire and never lived a single day for myself. I'm tired and it's time for me to step aside. The only person I feel bad for right now is you, Laura. I know it's too late to make up for my past neglect, but I do want to spend my remaining time with you."

he felt like one foot was

I heard his words. I had never seen Ethan bow his head in front of anyone from the time I knew him. He always believed that he had

he seemed to have given up resisting

lowered my head, unable to hold back my tears anymore. It seemed like just yesterday

and softly said, "Laura, don't be scared. Wherever I am, my

say that..." I choked with sobs. I was so sad that I felt my heart shatter into pieces. I regretted spending most

to take care of

pondering for a while, I told him about

for a long

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