Spoiled by Mr. Russell

Chapter 1988

All the apparent ease and nonchalance Dominic displayed earlier were just him relying on sheer willpower.He did not want Galen to see him so worn out.He did not want to scare the child or let him see that side of him.

‘Uncle Dom clenched his teeth and forced himself to stay strong.I thought he was getting better.How stupid and naive am I?!’ Austin genuinely hated himself, feeling guilty for being careless and inattentive.He carefully supported Dominic and grabbed his wrist to check his pulse.

The older man’s pulse was inconsistent, sometimes rapid and sometimes slow, which felt dangerous.

"Uncle Dom!" Austin choked, wanting to say something but unable to find the words.

"It's nothing!"

Dominic sighed and said, "Towels!"

Austin hurriedly got up to fetch the towels.

Then he brought one dry one and one wet one.

saw him holding the two towels, smiled, and

older man managed to squeeze out two words, "How

Austin he had become smarter, knowing to bring two towels without being

strength left, and uttering those two words was already a

could not even smile.He knew his granduncle was trying to lighten the mood for him, but the best Austin could do was

Uncle Dom’s body won't be able to

the virus did not cause further harm, without other physical invasions, constant inability to eat, lack of mental

any longer.Maybe I should go to

moment, seeming to

"Nonsense!"

but soon started coughing.He had exhausted too much energy and could

previously, Dominic barely held on with

not speak

calm down.I

his granduncle.However, those were only words

there was no better