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.

smiled, and tugged

to squeeze

become smarter, knowing to bring

not have much strength left, and uttering those two words was

his granduncle was trying to lighten the mood for him, but the best

continues, Uncle Dom’s body won't be able

to eat, lack of

Dom, this can’t go on any longer.Maybe

moment, seeming to

"Nonsense!"

coughing.He had exhausted too much energy and could not sustain himself for such a

Galen was around previously, Dominic barely held on with

not speak properly now that he

down.I

reassured his granduncle.However, those

his opinion, there was no better solution