Chapter 123: Don't Be Selfish

After several moments of silence, as Kade calmed down, both him and Reid were sitting on the couch. Kade took a sip of his whiskey, the amber liquid burning as it slid down his throat. The weight of the revelation pressed upon him, but Reid's words resonated in the room. He looked at Reid, his eyes reflecting a mix of despair and realization.

"I missed this, Reid. I really missed it," Kade confessed, his voice heavy with nostalgia. "I miss the old times when we were all together, laughing, eating, drinking."

Reid locked eyes with Kade, determination etched on his face. "You don't need to miss it, Kade. Don't let this disease run your life. Live your life, for as long as it lasts. Give Lily the option to choose, to make her own decision. Have you thought about how she would react if the treatments were not successful? She might believe that you thought so little of her that you chose to face this by yourself, or she'll be eaten by guilt. And what will she tell your daughter? That her f