131| I am engaged.

Mrs. Griffin didn’t lie when she told Axel that it was an emergency. When Axel arrived home, he was shocked to see that his father was currently hospitalized. He had suffered a heart attack, but he was recovering well.

He was sitting by his father’s bedside, grateful that the medical staff was able to act fast and keep him alive. He loved his father, and the thought of losing him was unbearable.

"I am so glad you survived, Dad." He voiced out his thoughts.

"I am also glad I survived." His dad said. "So I had to suffer a heart attack before you could come here to visit."

"That’s not it," he said, scratching the back of his neck. The past few weeks had not been easy for him either. He didn’t let his parents know about the accident because he didn’t want them to worry too much.

"You know that's the truth." Mr. Griffin tried to lift his body, but Axel quickly held him down.

"You should rest, Dad." He quickly said.

"Don’t worry." Mr. Griffin reached for Axel’s hand and slowly lifted i