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.”

 

up her fork and immediately got lost in her thoughts. She was so

 

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

 

stood up and placed the bowl 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 mommy.” I started ladling some

trademark obstinance. He glanced at his mother before quietly picking up

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

at Ashton gratefully. My gaze darted to Marcus’ son several times as he ate, and I asked, “What’s your

White.” He lifted his head to meet my gaze, and I noticed Marcus’ eyes on him. The only difference was the youthful innocence

I muttered to myself as my lips curved upward in a smile. “It’s a great name, fitting for a brave boy.

soldier accepting his battle summons. He seemed rather comical with his cheeks puffed

done a great job of raising her child. Grudges between the adults did not stop Tobias from accepting the kindness

relief and tore my gaze from Tobias,

utterly hopeless if you give

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