CHAPTER 127.

Mr. Peterson did not call him back, he didn't say a word until Kendrick closed the door behind him. "Was he going to meet the woman?" He wondered before lying back on the bed.

Some minutes later, Evelyn rushed out of the office, her eyes showing the urgency that settled on her face. She moved to her Dad with haste.

"I just got a transfer from Kendrick! This should be money for your medical treatment, Dad". She said, her voice laced with concern.

Her father laughed gently, "I never said I had no money!" He protested.

Evelyn grimaced. "I never said so either, but it is his way of showing how careful he is about you, Dad". She reckoned.

Peterson's eyes rolled, she turned his head to face the wall, the silence between the both of them thickened as Evelyn wondered why he wasn't saying anything.

Then, he turned to her again, his voice slow and faded. "If...if by any means I die...tell..." His voice crackled then trailed off as Evelyn interrupted quickly.

"You ain't dying!! Stop saying that,