Chapter 9: A Night of Nostalgia

Louis entered Marcus' room, the same room that had been frozen in time since the accident. The hospital bed, the machines, and the eerie silence all served as a poignant reminder of his brother's fate. He felt a pang in his chest, a mix of sadness and guilt, as he approached the bed. The soft hum of the ventilator and the steady beep of the heart monitor were the only sounds in the room. "Hi, Marcus" Louis said to him almost in a whisper, wondering if he Marcus was truly listening to him."I miss you so much. Life has not been the same since you left" Louis went over the bed looking at his brother's body. Marcus lay motionless, his once-strong body now frail and vulnerable. His face, once full of life and determination, was now pale and gaunt. Louis' eyes welled up with tears as he gazed at his brother, the former CEO of the Hallow Empire and his mentor. He remembered the countless times Marcus had guided him, supported him, and believed in him. He recalled the way Marcus would pat h