Chapter 2011

It was already nighttime when Nathaniel arrived at the hospital. Though the weather was calm, the atmosphere was as heavy and stifling as the night Mavis went into labor. There was no sign of Mavis in the corridor outside the delivery room, and Nathaniel stood there, trembling with shock more than sorrow. Soon, he heard footsteps approaching from behind, and when he turned, he saw Sheena, Elliot, and Ella walking toward him. Sheena's expression was icy and terrifying. Before she even got close, she raised her hand as if to hit him. Elliot stopped her just in time, saying, "Nana, don't hurt your hand. I'll handle this." As he neared Nathaniel, he swung his fist, delivering a heavy blow to Nathaniel's face. Nathaniel did not avoid it, taking the anger from Elliot head-on and staggering back a few steps. Before he could steady himself, another punch landed on the other side of his face. Nathaniel grunted and fell to the ground, wiping a trickle of blood from his mouth.