"Hansen was lying on the bed, half-naked. Upon hearing his son's complaints, he pondered for a while before saying, ""It's rare for your mother to be out like this, so how can I bear to ruin her mood?"""

Jepherson was taken aback. Hansen knew his soft spot and never failed to take advantage of it.

"Well, take care of yourselves then. There was nothing else Jepherson could say but to remind his parents to be mindful of their health."

"Delighted that he would have a few more months of freedom, Hansen said cheerfully, ""I'll pass the phone to your mother. She's resting, let me get her."""

Hansen glanced at the...