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.”

 

that, she picked up her fork and immediately got lost in her thoughts. She was so

 

to take care of yourself. If you fall sick too, who’s going to take care

 

while coaxing, “Be a good boy and eat. You need to eat well so you can take care of your mommy.” I started ladling

He glanced at his mother before quietly

I returned to my seat, Ashton had placed a bowl of soup

smiled at Ashton gratefully. My gaze darted to Marcus’ son several times

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

White,” I muttered to myself as my lips curved upward in a smile. “It’s a great name, fitting for a brave boy. You need to take care of your mommy

seemed rather comical with his cheeks puffed from the food he

child. Grudges between the adults did not

smiled in relief and tore my gaze from Tobias, just in time to see

situation will become utterly hopeless if you give

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