Chapter 64
“That doesn’t exin the eye bags,” Ethan remarked, his curiosity unabated. Axel had provided an
exnation for the cuts and scratches, but the reason for Axel’s apparent sleeplessness remained a
mystery.
“It’s a husky,” Axel replied, his tone carrying a hint of irritation as if the dog itself was a
source of vexation.
“Huh?” Ethan queried, still grappling with the pieces of the puzzle.
“The breed is known for its very expressive nature,” Axel exined, though Ethan’s puzzled expression
persisted.
Ethan, with minimal knowledge about dogs, remained lost in the conversation. Axel decided to
borate further, attempting to provide context to the challenge he faced. “The dog basically talks.
Loud wailing and howling and whimpering, like it’s trying tomunicate, Axel rified, the frustration
evident in his voice.
“Okay Ethan said, nodding as he tried toprehend the situation.
“When I’m trying to sleep.” Axel finished throwing a re at Ethan.
Axel’s re intensified, sensing Ethan’s amusement at the predicament. A snicker escaped Ethan,
transforming quickly into a cough when he realized Axel’s disapproval.
“So, you got a new puppy this weekend. That’s nice,” Ethan remarked, trying to steer the conversation
away from the dog predicament.
“A temporal PUPPY Axel corrected again, his frustration with the caninepanion evident. There is
no way I’m keeping it, he asserted firmly, emphasizing hisck of intention to turn dog owner.
“And from your obvious joy, I imagine you met with Hazel’s twins, Axel said, taking a seat and inviting
Ethan to share more about his seemingly delightful encounter.
Ethan sighed, his demeanor shifting to seriousness.
“I know what you’re going to say, Axel, that I should probably stop, but I can’t,” Ethan stated with a
sense of determination.
“I looked into it, they’re not yours. I told you that, right?” Axel asked, seeking rification. “I know,”
Ethan interrupted, acknowledging Axel’s previous disclosure and stand on the
matter.
“I guess you can’t just help doing certain things. You see something’s out of ce and you can’t just
help but want to reach out, even if you can turn a blind eye to it. You just can’t help but feel this sense
of helplessness and need to do something. Axel said with a sigh, his words carrying the weight of
personal reflection.
As he spoke, Axel vividly recalled the helpless feeling of having to go back to help the woman at the
exhibition and picking up the puppy he found outside, even though he didn’t particrly like dogs. In
those moments, he began to understand Ethan’s actions a little better, recognizing the intricate
intery ofpassion and helplessness that often apanied certain situations. Human emotions
and feelings wereplicated and uncontroble.
Jahan scrminized Axel, concem etched across his face as he took in the visible changes in This usually
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“What happened to you?” Ethan inquired, his tone reflecting genuine worry. Axel responded with a
nonchnt shrug. “Been asking myself the same thing.” Observing Axel’s altered appearance, Ethan
couldn’t help but remark, “Youe back from a weekend lookingpletely different. You’ve
changed somehow. You’re not as prim and proper and cutthroat–looking as you used to be mean,
you’ve got a bandage on your nose and chin. You’ve got bags around your eyes. You look terrible.
Pausing for a moment, Ethan continued, “For the first time since I’ve known you in years, you look
human and not robotic as you used to be. The subtle shift in Axel’s demeanor hadn’t escaped Ethan’s
keen observation.
“Hell, you even adopted a dog. Ethan eximed, still in shock.
“Rescued. It’s temporary until they find it a home,” Axel corrected with a touch of weariness. Ethan
shrugged dismissively, “Same thing”
As Axel found himself entangled in theplexities of emotions and the newfound responsibility of
caring for a dog, Ethan couldn’t help but notice the subtle transformation. Axel, who had always been
reserved and seemingly devoid of sentiments and emotions was now navigating the terrain of
“Let’s just leave it be,” Axel suggested wearily, the weight of his recent experiences evident in his tired
tone. The surge of his emotions had left him drained, and Axel sought respite in the silence that
followed.
Ethan’s gaze bore into Axel with a profound understanding. It seemed like more changes were on the
horizon for Axel, and the decision to move out of the pack estate appeared to / be the start of this
evolution.
It seemed moving out of the pack estate was a good thing. Ethan mused. Besides, Axel had never
really fit into pack life. Also, with not having a wolf…
“From the callst night, I assume you’ve devised a n for the twins?” Axel inquired, his curiosity
piqued. Ethan affirmed his suspicion with a nod and then proceeded to borate on his strategies,
articting a sense of purpose in his words.
“And what about the JT project?” Axel asked.
“Hazel will be returning to work soon. There’s not much we can do at the moment. Daisy has to remain
at the hospital for a few more months,” Ethan revealed, a tinge of mncholy woven into his words.
“We located Dr. Gomez, but it still didn’t eliminate the risks, you know,
“Sorry, man,” Axel responded with a shared sense of understanding, a subtle shift from the stoic
professionalism of his previous demeanor,
In times past. Axel would have maintained a rigid expression, faithfully executing Ethan’s orders to the
But now, this Assistant was bing more than a detached figure.
Since she’ll be there for a while, she’s sad she doesn’t get to go to school. Ethan exined. Hence the
school idea, Axel remarked, aligning his understanding with Ethan’s vision. Exactly Ethan affirmed.
Most hospitals have schools–basic sses like Kindergarten and first grade. But Clevnd doesn’t
There are a lot of kids there too, Ethan stated further.
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The realization spurred his desire to create a space where Daisy and other children could
ess education. Make friends with one another and alleviating the dullness and boredom of their
hospital stays
“So you want to supervise the project yourself?” Axel inquired, seeking rity on Ethan’s
intentions.
“Yes,” Ethan replied definitively.
“I took the initiative and contacted the hospital director when you didn’t answer my call during your
neighbor–dog predicament.” Ethan exined, prompting an audible groan from Axel
“The director is on board with the idea. It seems they’ve been contemting a simr initiative. Now,
it’s our turn to join forces and assist in bringing their ns to fruition,” Ethan concluded, his tone
carrying a mix of satisfaction and anticipation.
“So what’s the n now?” Axel asked seeking rification. “Where would this project take ce? What
part of the hospital would be most suitable?” he inquired.
Ethan provided a concise n. The ninth floor of the hospital. While we could construct a separate
building on the hospital grounds, that would be a lengthier process. The ninth floor was previously
dedicated to administration, but most of the rooms are currently filled with files and documents. We can
have those relocated to create space for the school.
Axel nodded in understanding, acknowledging that Ethan had meticulously thought through the details.
It became evident that Ethan had been consumed by the idea the previous night, his eagerness was
palpable.
Axel, seemingly satisfied with the proposed n, expressed. “Seems you’ve got everything figured out.
He made a move to leave, intending to attend to some tasks before their visit to the hospital.
However, Ethan called out to him just as he was about to depart. “Axel,” he said, “It was nice. Just
sitting and talking like old times.”
A faint smile graced Axel’s face as he responded. “I guess.”