Chapter 999

John nodded happily. "Alright, I'll go get the medicine!" He was very familiar with Bruce's house, so it didn't take him long to find the medicine and bring back some water. I wasn't sure if Bruce knew I wasn't leaving or if he just sensed my resistance fading, but he took the water and swallowed the medicine. Still, he seemed worried that I might leave. His other hand stayed tightly gripped around mine. Once Bruce took the medicine, John gently said, "Mr. Harold, should we go upstairs and rest now?" Bruce held my hand even tighter, looking at me with a mix of worry and hope. "Don't leave, Nance. I need you to come with me." I nodded. "Okay, I'll go with you." Caroline didn't trust Bruce much, so she called out to me, "Nance." I shook my head gently. "It's okay." Caroline watched me for a moment, and her concern faded into calm. Without stopping me or scolding John, she quietly stepped aside. The worry on Bruce's face finally faded. He looked like a kid who'd just gotten candy