Everyone heard that James had suffered a heart attack and had to be hospitalized. His condition worsened every time he realized that Zia would never appear before him again. His body refused to accept the reality, causing him to react painfully.

No one could help, including Edward. After spending a whole week in New York and preparing to return to Singapore, Edward made time to visit James, regardless of what James had done to Zia. Whatever it was, at a time when Zia had no one left, James had once been a home for her.

“Edward...” James called out with a heavy voice, struggling to breathe.

Edward smiled slightly in...