Shawn pressed his lips together. "Then I'll come over first thing tomorrow."

"Understood, Mr. Wood. We'll make an appointment for you."

He hung up the phone, bracing his hands on the desk. Shawn's hands were trembling slightly. He had been too happy lately, experiencing a level of joy and stability he had never known before. The happier he felt, the more uneasy he became, always fearing that heaven would take away his happiness.

At first, he did not take the coughing seriously. With his good health, a severe cold usually passed within a few days. He had been a long-time fitness enthusiast, and his physical condition was excellent. However, once he started coughing up blood, his unease grew into fear. He desperately hoped that the test results from abroad would show everything was fine.

Shawn sank into his chair. He had instructed Joe to be loyal to Gale and transferred all his shares to her because he feared he might have a terminal illness and wanted to ensure the most important m