Eric fully understood the difficulties and hardships his birth mother had faced. He realized that love had reasons, and hatred had causes. Any lingering resentment he had toward Grace had now dissipated.

Eric had never met his biological father, and Grace had never mentioned him. Consequently, Eric treated him as if he simply didn't exist.

As for Grace's health, it remained manageable. All she needed to do was take her medicine on time and get plenty of rest.

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In the early morning, Eric beg