“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!”

instant…” Raina left

stopped them. “Wait, there’s something

Nacht, tell me what it is and I’ll

back to

leaned against the sofa and commanded in

his phone as Zachary

his number in the past but unblocked it when they were

dialed the number, yet

line rang endlessly. He

want to pick up my call? Or

at the thought of

this moment? Is that why she can’t pick up

the call went through. Yet, the receiver did not

a familiar but cold

It was Charlotte’s voice.

ice, Zachary was overjoyed to

and smoothened his clothes and hair. Even though it was merely a call, he could feel as

hang up if you’re not going to

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