Chapter 1239: Falling Petals

Sam, in a state of semi-consciousness, seemed to see that familiar figure moving farther away. "No... don't go, Father... come back..." He used all his strength to try to stop his father from leaving, but he was too ill, his consciousness nearly collapsing, and he couldn't speak. He could only watch helplessly as his father's figure disappeared into the woods. Gregory left with three elite guards, leaving the rest to protect Gracie and Sam. Gracie spent the entire night in fear, unable to sleep. Sam wasn't much better. He felt as if he were being torn in two, his body in pain and torment; yet his soul was exceptionally clear, aware of everything happening around him. As dawn approached, the sun began to peek over the distant mountains. The morning breeze woke everyone up. Gracie clasped her hands together anxiously, holding Sam while staring in the direction Gregory had left. "Dawn is breaking..." If Gregory hadn't returned by now, there were only two possibilities. First, h