Chapter 1072 Sudden Tightness and Pain in the Heart
"So... the one who should be sad isn't me. I didn't do anything wrong, and I don't need to bear any responsibility for this."
"Kelvin, people really do change. Brandon changed, but I still have Monica, and I still have you. You two are the constants in my life, always there for me through the years," Penelope said earnestly.
He drove quietly, listening.
He wouldn't change.
But... fate did!
You couldn't predict everything!
Thinking about his illness, Kelvin felt like a heavy stone was pressing on his heart, making it hard to breathe.
He took a few deep breaths.
Penelope didn't notice his discomfort and continued, "Sam and Lucy will always be by my side too... See, even without Brandon, I still have so many people who love me and whom I love."
"Although I do regret that Brandon can't continue to be part of my life."
Feeling good, she rambled on.
Kelvin listened, not feeling annoyed.
"Yes, Penelope," he responded, "you'll always have many people who love you and whom you love. They'll always be there, always with you."
"Exactly!" Penelope laughed, "I was worried Sam's cold would linger and cause trouble for a long time, but his health is so good that he recovered completely in just one day. That alone makes me happy for a long time."
She cared most about her family's health.
"Only with good health can they stay with me for a long, long time," Penelope said. "Right?"
She waited for a while but didn't get a response from Kelvin.
What's going on?
Penelope turned to look, "Kelvin? Kelvin?"
"What?" he replied, "What's up?"
"I was talking to you just now. Were you listening?"
"I was."
Penelope pouted, "You were clearly distracted and won't admit it."
Kelvin wasn't denying it; he was afraid to admit it.
He was thinking about how much Penelope worried and worked hard when Sam was sick, running back and forth between the hospital and home, managing work at the same time. It was really tough.
Luckily, he could still be by her side, helping her take care of the kids.
But what if... he got sick?
Kelvin knew that Penelope would be heartbroken, devastated, crying secretly, and then turning around to smile and tell him it's okay, the doctor said there's a good chance of recovery!
Sam and Lucy would be by the bedside, worriedly watching their tall, strong dad grow weaker and thinner day by day.
Just imagining that scene... Kelvin felt like his heart was being cut.
The feeling of a stone pressing on his heart grew more intense, making it hard to breathe.
He tried his best not to show any signs of discomfort.
"I'm driving," Kelvin said, "I need to focus, or we might get into an accident."
Penelope nodded, "Yes, yes, Kelvin, keep your eyes on the road."
She didn't mind, as she was just rambling, and it wasn't necessary for Kelvin to respond to every sentence.
When they arrived at the office, Penelope said in the elevator, "I'll go to my department myself. You don't need to escort me."
"...Alright."
In the past, Kelvin would insist on escorting her to her desk, no matter how much she refused.
Today, he agreed so readily!
Penelope asked, "Why does this day appear so extraordinarily distinctive?"
Kelvin teased, "What, you say you don't want me to escort you, but deep down you do? And now that I agreed, you're..."
Penelope covered his mouth, not letting him continue.
He just smiled, holding her hand and gently kissing it.
"Alright, we've been together for so long, seeing each other every day." Penelope waved, "Bye."
"Bye."
The elevator doors slowly closed.
Penelope turned and walked towards the jewelry department.
So, she didn't notice Kelvin's slowly furrowing brow.
When the elevator doors fully closed, he took several steps back, his tall figure becoming slightly hunched.
Kelvin raised his hand to his chest.
"What's going on..." he muttered to himself, "Why does it hurt so much?"
He had felt tightness and pain in his heart before, because he thought about leaving early, feeling sad, worried, and anxious.
Those were just emotions, and once the emotions passed, the feeling disappeared.
But today, this discomfort wasn't just an emotion, nor was it a feeling.
It was real pain from within his body!
Kelvin struggled to his office.
He opened the drawer, looking for medicine, but found... nothing.
Besides, even if there were medicine, would it help?
He had cancer, lung cancer, not just a common cold.
Kelvin sank into the large chair, tilting his head back and closing his eyes, his Adam's apple moving.
Thinking about how a simple cold for Sam caused such a commotion at home, if news of his illness leaked out, he couldn't imagine what would happen to the Davis family.
And what would happen to Davis Group?
He didn't dare to think.
"Mr. Davis." Ryan knocked on the door.
"Come in."
"These are the documents that need approval today, and this is today's schedule." Ryan reported as usual, "Also, the branch office needs someone to go over. Should you go personally, or should we send Mr. Foster?"
Timothy had been dating recently, and not only would he be upset about a business trip, but even working overtime would make him angry.
Kelvin replied, "I'll go."
"Alright, Mr. Davis." Ryan said, "Will you be going alone, or will Mrs. Davis accompany you? The branch office is in a famous tourist city with a pleasant climate year-round. You and Mrs. Davis could take the opportunity to have a little vacation."
Given Kelvin's reputation for being devoted to his wife, he would surely accept this suggestion happily!
He might even bring Sam and Lucy along for a family vacation!
But Ryan guessed wrong.
"...No." Kelvin said, "I'll go alone."
"Understood."
Kelvin asked, "How long will it take?"
"Two days and one night," Ryan said, "Not long."
"Then it's settled."
Kelvin didn't like business trips because they meant he wouldn't see Penelope and couldn't hold her at night.
But considering Timothy was in a passionate phase of his relationship, he decided to take this trip.
And... he could spend some time alone, getting used to living by himself.
Penelope could also try to get used to two days and one night without him.
It was strange, really. Before Penelope came into his life, he had always lived alone.
Work, meetings, coming home, working late in the study.
Day after day, year after year.
Back then, Kelvin thought he was used to it, even thinking that living like that for a lifetime wouldn't be so bad.
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