PAID

Shane bristled and made to argue further. Fabian, however, was in

such a rage that his chest tightened. His breath came up short, and@@novelbin@@

when Shane drew near him, he broke into a violent coughing fit.

Shane hadn’t come to rouse Fabian’s temper. He was just about to

rub Fabian’s back to soothe the coughing when the latter suddenly

coughed up blood.

A spray of crimson landed on Shane’s shirt. “Dad!” he cried in alarm. ”

Dad, what’s wrong?”

“Get out,” Fabian rasped.