Chapter 32

Atlas left a message and returned alone to Leone Hospital. Halfway there, Stacy called him. Hearing his daughter's voice warmed Atlas' heart. Stacy pouted and asked, "Daddy, why aren't you and Mommy at the hospital?" Stacy had witnessed Paul getting beaten to death with her own eyes, so he dared not mention Tabitha had gone to visit Paul. He could only say, "Daddy went out to buy something yummy for you, sweetheart. What do you want to eat?" Stacy was silent for a moment. She used to always go on and on about extorting her father for lots of delicious things when he returned, but now, she didn't ask for anything. Instead, she suddenly burst into tears. The sound made Atlas' heart feel like it was pierced by shards of glass. "Daddy, Grandpa… Grandpa... I told Grandpa I would treat him to lots and lots of delicious food when you came back, but... Grandpa can't eat anymore." Atlas held back his heartache. "Grandpa just went far away and won't be back for a while. When you grow up,