Chapter 602

Harold did not want Samantha to know the truth, so Ben could only go against his conscience and lie. Samantha was no longer part of the Lynch family, so she had the freedom to spend New Year's Eve however she wanted to. It was understandable that Harold did not want to use his age or failing health to guilt-trip Samantha into visiting him. However, the cancer cells were spreading every day, and Harold's pain had increased tenfold. A few painkillers were usually enough for Harold to survive, but now he had to take them by the handful just to dull the agony he was feeling. At that rate, Harold probably wouldn't make it to the New Year as his time was running out. So, Ben really wanted Samantha to agree to Harold's request and see him for the last time. There was a high chance that it might be her last chance as well. With that thought in mind, tears began to fill Ben's eyes as he choked back his sobs. He forced himself to calm himself as he asked, "Ms. Wyatt, why did you call me t