Chapter 990

Soon, Spike’s still-somewhat hoarse voice came from the phone. “Mommy.” “Spike, are you feeling better? I’m sorry. I had an urgent matter and had to leave...” “Don’t worry, Mommy. I’m much better. Aunt Tracey showed me the note you wrote. You left because of something urgent. It’s okay.” Hearing how understanding and considerate Spike was made Mable both relieved and heartbroken. Mable said, “Remember to take your meds after dinner and drink more water. I’ll come to see you again tomorrow.” Spike’s tone became cheerful when he heard that his mother was coming to see him tomorrow. “Okay, Mommy.” After chatting with Spike for a while, Mable hung up the call. Late at night, Mable had just put Lemon to sleep and was ready to head to bed when Jeremiah told her to come to the study, saying he had something to tell her. Mable walked into the room. “What’s wrong?” Jeremiah stared at her, his golden eyes flickering with a dark glint. “Look into my eyes, Astrid.” Mable looked into his