Chapter 103

Alex took a step towards his father, who was looking at him with the affection he had always expected from his mother but had never received even a smidgeon of. His steps were small but filled with fear.

He was terrified that the moment he reached him, he would lose him for the rest of his life. He knew his father was doing everything he could to hold him in his arms one last time. And once that is completed, he will no longer be fighting for his life.

He didn't want to go near him, but he also wanted to relieve his pain as soon as possible. He was aware that his father was in pain but still forced a smile on his face to not to scare him.

"Father, please don't leave!" he said as he took another step forward. " Make a promise to me that you will not leave Alex alone."

Daniel extended his hand to him, and he took it right away. Daniel drew him in closer, and Alex sat beside him and his mother. A tear fell from Alex's eyes and landed on Daniel's cheek.

"Father!" exclaimed Alex, tigh