I repeated myself, “It wasn’t good.”

Hope seemed to leave Camelia’s gaze almost instantaneously. Her entire demeanor darkened, which suggested that this outcome had not been within her expectations.

And why wouldn’t she be disappointed? She had made such a huge sacrifice by bringing the woman Marcus loved to his deathbed, yet he showed no sign of improvement.

 

All she wants is for her beloved husband to live. It’s not too much to ask, yet no one can give her the answer she seeks or dissuade her from her mission.

Taking in Camelia’s pale countenance, it was not difficult to tell that she had not been eating properly for a while now. After some coaxing, we managed to usher Camelia and her son to a nearby Chanaean restaurant.

Ashton ordered eight dishes, and the food arrived in quick succession.

 

Camelia remained in poor spirits. She turned to her child and said simply, “Let’s eat.”

 

lost in her thoughts. She was so still that she resembled those living statues

 

some soup. “You need to take care of yourself. If you fall sick too, who’s going to take care

 

in front of her child while coaxing, “Be a good boy and eat. You need to eat well so you can take care of your

inherited Marcus’ or Camelia’s trademark obstinance. He glanced at his mother before quietly picking up his

to my seat, Ashton had placed a bowl of soup in front

My gaze darted to Marcus’ son several times as he ate,

Marcus’ eyes

lips curved upward in a smile. “It’s a great name, fitting for a brave boy. You need to take care

determinedly like a soldier accepting his battle summons. He seemed rather comical with

child. Grudges between the adults did not stop Tobias from accepting the kindness

smiled in relief and tore my gaze from Tobias,

will become utterly hopeless if you

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