"Why...?"
"Life isn't a TV drama. You don't just get forgiven that easily. Besides, I think my mom's heart has been worn down. How can a heart riddled with wounds ever heal? It's an outcome that's impossible to accept, deep down."
"Then doesn't that mean your dad will...?"
Nora Ainsworth answered calmly, "That will depend on my mom's own decision..."
Nicholas Ainsworth arrived in Grestin and was led to see Toby Dalton.
When Toby Dalton saw him, he asked, "What are you doing here?"
"I haven't been able to contact you for the past few days. I was getting worried."
Toby sounded weak. "Worried about what? The plan is proceeding as usual. It's just... going to be delayed, I'm afraid."
"Why?"
"I have more important things to take care of. Besides, dealing with Quentin Grant isn't something that can be done overnight. You just need to wait for the right opportunity."
Nicholas Ainsworth nodded. Seeing how pale Toby was, he asked, "Are you... all right?"
