“You saved my life.


    I’m loyal to you and only you! You can’t cast me aside! Except this, I’ll follow every single one of your orders, without question.


    Please, don’t push me away…”


    With great determination, Sonny fought back his tears as he gazed at Nathan.


    Nathan, who looked pale and exhausted, met Sonny’s gaze.


    After all, they had been friends for so many years.


    Sonny’s expression of desperation struck Nathan deeply.


    It was the first time Sonny had expressed such heartfelt words, and it moved him.


    Summoning all his strength, Nathan forced a smile and gently patted Sonny on the shoulder.


    “You stubborn fool! I’m thirsty after saying so many words, but you still refuse to agree.


    ”


    Sonny stood up, filled a ss with warm water, and gave it to Nathan.


    “I won’t leave, no matter what.


    ”


    Sonny’s anger was palpable, but he swiftly changed the subject, reminding Nathan, “You better think about how you’ll exin this to Miss Simmons.


    Half a year ago, she believed you were dead, and her grief was immeasurable.


    This time…”


    Sonny didn’t continue speaking.


    He was halted by the sight of Nathan’s sudden frown and the somber darkness that filled his ck eyes.


    “I have warned you not to disclose anything about my health to her.


    ”


    “I see.


    ”


    Sonny was worried.


    “But boss, even if you manage to keep it hidden from her for now, she’ll have to face your deat


    in five months.


    It will be devastating for her.


    ”


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    Let me think about it.


    ”


    With his head down, Nathan looked gloomy.


    His eyshes trembled as if he was trying to hide something.


    Sonny understood that Nathan was currently wrestling with inner conflicts and deep sorrow.


    It waste at night when Sonny left the room, to give Nathan time to rest in theboratory ward.


    It was quiet at night.


    There was gentle rustling of palm trees swaying in the wind, soon followed by the patter of rain.


    With his head tilted to one side, Nathan gazed thoughtfully at the raindrops trickling down the windowpane.


    His usually arrogant countenance which was now mncholic and pale, reflected a multitude ofplex emotions.


    A notification popped up on his phone.