CHAPTER 161: A LOSS AND A LEGACY

It was a gloomy day, one of Samantha's saddest. Thinking that she was going to face the loss of a dear friend was a reality she wished she didn't have to face. Ian was lying helpless on the bed as his life was gradually slipping away. Despite all attempts by all the best medical personnel with modernized facilities, they had to give in to fate. It was inevitable. They had reminisced about the old days, but it was evident there wasn't a future to plan for, at least none that would feature Ian. As Samantha sat beside him, drooping, Ian struggled to keep his eyelids up, gathering strength to hush some words. "Hey… Sam. I'll be fine." His hand twitched as he tried to reach out for Samantha's hand. What a caring friend! Samantha thought. He was winning in untold sorrow and pain, seeing his life wane away before his eyes, yet he could still attempt to offer her a little solace even though he knew he would never be okay, at least not here on this insecure planet. "Ian," Samantha held tigh