Chapter 49

He couldn't find the courage to tell Laura about the agreement he made with Daniel Edward, which ultimately caused his family's downfall and suffering.

Mr. Markson's expression was so troubling that Laura felt compelled to ask if something else was bothering him.

"Dad, is there something else on your mind? You seem lost, and I'm starting to think you're keeping something from me," Laura confronted her dad with a serious look.

With his voice shaking, Mr. Markson dismissed it. "No, my dear, I'm fine. Let's go check on your Mom," he suggested, getting out of the car.

Without hesitation, Laura agreed, "Yes, let's."

As they returned to the hospital, Laura informed her dad that Daniel was on his way, but Mr. Markson didn't seem pleased.

"She invited him here? They must be really getting along. That manipulative jerk!" Mr. Markson thought, clenching his fist.

Mr. Markson disliked Daniel Edward coming to the hospital because they never got along. He also believed that Daniel was manipulating