Chapter sixty-four.
Author: Zenick
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56
Fear marked Ace's usually calm face as the call hit him like a tidal wave of terror.

For the second time in what felt like an eternity, genuine fear and panic coursed through his veins. The first time had been earlier that day when Zale's grandfather had collapsed unexpectedly.

As the words of the doctor's urgent call echoed in his head, Ace's thoughts froze for a moment, leaving him in a state of stunned disbelief.

It was as if time itself had stopped for a moment to allow his mind to process the shock. His mental gears came to a halt, and he struggled to find his footing amid the onslaught of emotions.

He was seized by a terrifying realization - the possible death of Cyprus Adair.

The consequences of such a loss weighed heavily on Ace's mind.

What would become of the Adair family without their patriarch?

How would Zale cope with the absence of the only man who was a support in his life?

After what felt like an eternity, a flicker of clarity pierced the fog of panic that had clouded A
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