“Huh? Why?” Jamie asked in surprise.

“I know you have video calls with Robbie and Ellie every day, don’t you?” Zachary asked. “All three of you would share about every little detail. So, I guess you’ve also told them that I’ve been sick, right?”

“I-I…” Jamie hesitated.

“Well, I don’t want them to worry. So could you please keep it a secret?” Zachary rubbed his head. “That way, Daddy can seek treatment with a carefree heart. Then, we’ll go to Erihal to meet them once I get better!”

“Okay.” Jamie was convinced as he nodded solemnly. “Don’t worry, Daddy, I won’t tell them a single word about this. But you have to promise me that you will recover…”

“I’ll be waiting for you!” Jamie’s voice choked once again.

 

“I know.” Zachary hugged him. “Be a good boy, alright? Let’s work hard together and I’ll see you in a couple of months!”

“You got it!”

 

That afternoon, both Spencer and Jamie left. Jamie turned to look at Zachary and waved as he took each step away from him.

Zachary smiled as he watched them leave. Once the convoy was nowhere to be seen, he clutched his heart in pain and fell.

“Mr. Nacht!” Ben and Bruce rushed to catch him. “You must seek treatment right away! We have no time to lose!”

the arrangements this instant…”

them. “Wait, there’s something

tell me what it is and I’ll get it done,” Bruce

back to

him back to his room. Zachary leaned against the sofa and commanded in a low voice, “Hand

handed him his phone as Zachary dialed Charlotte’s number with trembling

in the past but unblocked it when they were both on a mission to rescue the

the number, yet no one picked

line rang

pick up my call? Or was she

heart ached at

Is that

sound stopped and the call went through. Yet, the receiver did not say a

a short “Hello?” and heard a familiar but cold voice shortly. “Can I help

It was Charlotte’s voice.

as cold as ice, Zachary was overjoyed to hear her voice

hurriedly sat up straight and smoothened his clothes and hair. Even though it was merely a call, he could

up if you’re not going to say anything,” Charlotte

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