A string of words cfrom Dominic's mouth, but Alexander could not determine what he was trying to say. "What did you say?"
Another string of gargled words sounded. Alexander could see Dominic's mouth moving but could not hear what the older man was
trying to say.
Ultimately, Alexander, whose body was also wet from the splashed water, squatted beside the tub indifferently. "Old man, you..."
"You son of a b*tch!" Those five words were unambiguous. It was teeth-clenching clear. Although Dominic did not have much
strength, his rebuke was still loud.
It rendered Alexander speechless, but it was a good thing. It meant the older man's physical symptoms were not severe since he
still had the strength to curse.
Alexander checked the water and noticed it was warm. He looked at the equipment next to it, and it seemed no heating device was
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It was strange as it had been a while since Austin greeted Alexander at the door until now. No matter how hot the water was, it
should be cold by now.
After carefully looking at the structure, Alexander was surprised to find that Dominic knew how to live life. Although this tub looked
like an ordinary wooden one, it sat atop a hot spring.
Alexander could guess Dominic had added various medicinal herbs to the water, creating a potent medicinal smell. He asked, “Are
you awake?”
Dominic frowned as his eyes remained shut. It seemed like he was struggling to open them. His cheeks were flushed, and he still
had a running fever. Even when Alexander grabbed him just now, his body felt hotter than usual.
"If you can't open them, it's okay. Just rest." Alexander could not bear looking at the older man any longer and coaxed.
Dominic's mouth twitched when he heard that. However, he was obedient and did not try anymore. He stopped moving and
allowed his eyelids to remain close.
Alexander stayed beside the tub and watched the older man awhile. Although Dominic had a high fever, his breathing seemed
normal. He was floating in the water, but his body naturally rose and fell with the fluctuations of the water. Even if his nose were
almost submerged in the water, he would slowly cup again.
‘Is the old man self-medicating?’ With that in mind, Alexander felt he should not ask any more questions for now, nor could he help.
Hence, he stood up to leave.
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As he turned around, another thought cto his mind, and he turned back again. "Is there anything | can help you with?"
The older man did not speak, but Alexander could see his jaw twitching. It seemed like there was, but Dominic just could not say it.
"I cto pick Galen up." Alexander squatted again to look at Dominic and continued, "But..." After a pause, he slowly said,
"Galen has a fever."
As soon as these words cout, the older man's eyeballs started darting around anxiously. Alexander noticed them moving
through his eyelids, and Dominic's brows scrunched further.
"Everything is fine for now!" Alexander quickly exclaimed, worried it might agitate Dominic. "I've decided to stay here and not
leave. Withhere, you shouldn't worry so much."
Since the older man remained quiet, Alexander waited a moment before leaving again. There must be a reason why Dominic was
here alone.
"It's a good choice to stay!" Suddenly, Alexander heard a voice behind him and turned around. Dominic's eyes finally opened.