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.

he had learned a new type of hacking technology and was

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

contact you as often because he’s so sick that he can’t even talk normally anymore. This morning, he even

but I don’t think I can do that anymore. Luna… Why don’t you give up on your plan and come back instead, to be by Nigel’s side? It’s been almost six months since you left, and if you haven’t gotten

the airport right now. I’ll be back very soon. Take good care of Nigel for me—I’ll be home soon. Neil and

clutched her phone tightly and could no longer keep her tears at

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

don’t give up just yet,

felt a twinge of pain shoot up from her stomach. The pain was so excruciating

her phone tightly but could not

that something was wrong. “Luna…?

bit down on her lip and opened her mouth to say something, but nothing came out. She was in so

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