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.

Luna frowned. “Malcolm, Nigel…“

“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.

right. Nigel did contact her less frequently than before, but he told her that he had learned a new type of hacking technology and was

quiet child, so naturally, Luna did not overthink his progressive lack

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

his eyes and continued, “Nigel made me promise not to tell you any of this, but I don’t think I can do

Luna clenched her teeth and said in 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 be home soon. Neil and Nellie

longer keep her tears

Finally, after a pause, he, too, said in a choked voice, “That’s great. When

Please don’t give up just yet,

up from her stomach. The pain was so excruciating that she could

tightly but could

to sense that something was wrong. “Luna…?

mouth to say something, but nothing

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