Luna was starting to feel anxious.

She exhaled and tried to dial both Theo and Nigel again, but none of them picked up their phones.

Finally, Luna had no choice but to call Malcolm instead.

“Hello?“ Malcolm’s voice rang out through the phone, sounding a little weary.

“Nigel’s getting emergency surgery, “ Malcolm’s voice sounded exhausted. “Luna, I can’t do this anymore. Nigel…can’t do this anymore.“

Luna’s eyes widened when she heard this. “What… What do you mean?“

Malcolm let out a sigh. Every syllable he uttered after that felt like they were pounding against Luna’s chest, “Nigel’s condition has been worsening for the past two months. He told me not to let you know, and he also ordered the doctor to lie to you, saying he was getting better… Didn’t you notice he was contacting you less and less now?“

Luna almost dropped her phone.

had learned a new type of hacking technology and was spending a

child, so naturally, Luna did not

can’t even talk normally anymore. This morning, he even vomited

but I don’t think I can do that anymore. Luna…

a choked voice, “Malcolm, I’m at the airport right now. I’ll be back very soon. Take good care of Nigel for me—I’ll

tightly and could no longer keep her tears at

remained silent. Finally, after a pause, he, too, said in a choked voice, “That’s great. When Nigel comes out of surgery later, I’ll tell him

We’ll be fine. Please don’t give up just yet, and please tell Nigel not to give up either.

could finish her sentence, Luna felt a twinge of pain shoot up from her stomach.

gripped her phone tightly but

seemed to sense that something was wrong. “Luna…?

and opened her mouth to say something, but nothing came out. She was in so much pain that

something warm trickle out

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