Spoiled by Mr. Russell novel Chapter 1987

"Go to your room and play for a while. I'm getting a little tired, and I need to rest," Dominic said softly, gently patting Galen.

Galen was very sensible. Although he did not fully understand everything that had happened recently, he had become much more obedient. Moreover, his father had entrusted him before leaving, telling him to listen to Dominic and Austin. Galen remembered it all.

"Okay. I won't disturb you then. If you miss me, just call me." With that, Galen turned around, propping his chubby little arms on the bed, ready to climb down.

Austin immediately scooped the little one up and turned to leave the room. When he reached Galen’s room, he set the little one down before bending and saying, “What do you want to eat? I can order takeout for us. How about that?”

He thought Galen would happily agree. However, the little one shook his head. “No, Daddy said I shouldn’t trouble others unnecessarily. Grandpa is the most important right now. Please take care of Grandpa, Uncle Austin!”

Although he sounded childish, his words were mature beyond his years. Austin did not know what to say momentarily, feeling overwhelmed with emotions.

He used to think children were troublesome creatures who required constant care and caused endless worries. However, after spending these past few days with Galen, he realized children, in many moments of vulnerability, could heal one’s heart.

Galen was a delicate boy who possessed immense strength. While most of the time, adults would think they were caring for their child, the child often tended to the adults’ emotions.

"Okay. You're such a good boy." Austin gently hugged Galen, feeling the tenderness of Galen's small body, which energized Austin.

He glanced at the red dots on Galen’s neck again. It was irregularly distributed, faint in appearance, and resembled a birthmark but not quite the same.

He got up and returned to Dominic’s room, but as soon as he stepped through the door, he was shocked by what he saw.

“Uncle Dom!” Austin exclaimed, rushing to the older man’s bedside and looking at him hanging off the bed. On the floor was a large puddle of blood.

Dominic lay there, gasping for air as fresh bloodstains were visible at the corners of his lips. It was evident he had been coughing up blood after Austin and Galen left. It seemed to be severe.

Austin was distraught when he saw his granduncle in that horrific state. He naively believed Dominic was gradually recovering and his condition was improving. Little did Austin know Dominic was putting on an act and not getting better at all.