After stepping out of the elevator from the hospital's underground parking lot, Damon and Carol walked out ahead of me.

They chatted casually, looking every bit like a perfect couple. Meanwhile, I, his wife, trailed behind them.

As we passed by Damon's office in the department, one of my father's colleagues happened to walk out. Seeing Damon, his face showed some surprise. "Damon, where have you been? Your father-in-law passed away, and you didn't even come back."

"What!?" Damon frowned, his face filled with disbelief.

“Dr. Davis passed away a couple of days ago. It’s such a pity. If you had been here, there might have been a chance to...