Chapter 89

What words the old man spoke before William made him feel weak. He felt instantly drained as he heard them. His eyes closed shut as he tried to balance what he had heard and what he was feeling. It took his some few seconds for him to remember how to breath because of how his nostrils had clogged when he heard the news. William started to feel a sudden tighteness around his chest as though he was was being choked. He slapped his chest multiple times as he thought that would free him.

"Oh goodness!" He exclaimed. "What did you say the doctor said to you about me?" He asked again.

The old man walked closer to him as he tried to put a hand over William's shoulder and then, he began to pat him gently.

"I know it's hard boy! I really know but you see, you have to take it easy. I am so sorry. Who did this to you? I could personally get revenge for you! I could do that, just tell me who did this to you!" The old man said with a reassuring smile.

William raised his right hand over his head as