Chapter 12 - The Boy Who Wouldn't Give UpLeo remained unconscious for days.
Arthur visited him every morning.
Every afternoon.
Every night.
He read stories beside the bed.
Sometimes he talked about the ocean.
Sometimes he talked about the old mansion.
Sometimes he simply held Leo's hand.
Then, on the fifth morning, Leo moved.
Arthur froze.
"Leo?"
The boy opened his eyes.
His voice was barely audible.
"Grandpa?"
Arthur broke down.
He pressed his forehead against Leo's hand.
"I'm here."
Leo looked around.
"Did I save you?"
Arthur couldn't speak.
He nodded.
Leo smiled faintly.
"I told you not to drink it."
Arthur laughed through his tears.
"Yes, you did."
The doctor entered moments later.
The little boy was still far from recovered.
But he had survived.
Against every expectation.
May you like
Against every terrible possibility.
He had survived.
Related Stories
Chapter 13 - The TrialThe trial became national news.
Chapter 14 - The VerdictThe jury deliberated for less than three hours.
Chapter 15 - Three Months LaterThree months later, the Sterling mansion was sold.
Chapter 16 - The New FortressOne afternoon, Arthur found Leo drawing.
Chapter 17 - The HeartArthur's own recovery took longer than expected.
Chapter 18 - A Different Kind of InheritanceArthur changed his will.
