Chapter 180

Zoey wiped her tear-streaked face as a flicker of realization dawned in her mind—whenever they were in critical situations, Cyrus's smile would steady her heart. For the past three years, the crushing burden of Mira's illness had weighed Zoey down like an anchor. Meanwhile, her once-loving husband had only reveled in her misery and offered taunts as she'd struggled to support them both. Not to mention, when his temper turned, he would lash out and even physically hurt them. "Dad, trust Cyrus. If he says that there's a way, then there is," Zoey reassured Wallace with a smile. As Zoey's own worry eased, she remembered the night she'd cultivated the revival pill with Cyrus. His foresight was miraculous. "You think so?" Wallace looked at Cyrus. "Sure, just relax. Have your dinner and wash up so that Mabel and Phoebe won't notice anything," Cyrus replied. "Cyrus, could I ask you for a favor?" Wallace inquired. "Of course." "Phoebe—she's foolish and takes after her mother. But s