As Elder Allen left the sitting room for his study, his thoughts were a tangled mess. His breathing came in gasps, and the weight of the situation pressed heavily on his frail body. He had barely held himself together in the presence of his family, suppressing the tremor in his hands and the weakness in his legs. But now, as he made his way toward the study, he felt his strength wavering.
Leaning heavily on both Alfred and the wall for support, he managed to reach the study without collapsing onto the floor. The butler, ever attentive, quickly retrieved the capsule Jessica had strongly recommended he take once every two weeks.
"Here, sir," Alfred said, offering a small pill along with a glass of water.
