That was the only way for Jordan to acquire the remaining pills. He would receive three quarter pills on three separate occasions in order for him to realize his dream of living for another decade or two.

Jordan had lived for more than ninety years. He was a wise man, and immediately understood Charlie’s reason. It was evident that Charlie wanted to keep him in check. Even so, how could he complain about it?

He sighed in his heart, mournful. ‘If Charlie still needs me, I can live. If not, what else can I do but die?’

Upon coming to this realization, Jordan did not hesitate to say, “Mr. Wade, let’s go with your plan. I have no objections.”

Charlie nodded and turned to Kathleen. “Miss Fox, do you have any problems with this arrangement?”

Kathleen hurriedly replied, “I-I… I’m fine… I’m fine with your arrangement, Mr. Wade!”

Kathleen finally understood Charlie’s reason for doing things in such a manner. He was helping her.

She was very grateful for him and thought, ‘Mr. Wade is so k