However, he was far too timid to face the pain of death, so he couldn't bring himself to act.
After sitting on a bench by the road for some time, he summoned the courage to dial Elliot's number; to his surprise, Elliot answered right away.
Cole was stunned and wasn't quite sure what to say at first. "I... My dad is sick..." Scared that Elliot would hang up, he swiftly adjusted himself and pleaded, "he was diagnosed with lung cancer half a year ago... I've run out of money to treat him. Elliot, I'm begging you, please help my dad! I know that you hate me, but my dad is innocent... He's not a bad person... Elliot, please lend us some money for Grandma's sake!"
"How dare you mention Grandma?!" Elliot's eyes widened in anger. "If you didn't murder her, she would still be alive!"
"I'm sorry! I know that I have no right to mention her... but my mom is dead and if my dad dies as well, I won't have any family left!" Cole burst into tears.
He pointed out his mother's death to remind Elliot that his mother had paid for their grandmother's death.
"If this is about your dad, get him to come to me himself." Elliot did not want to see Cole, as he might lose control and kill him.
"My dad won't do it... He said he was too ashamed of himself to do so... He has regretted suing you and causing everyone to condemn you. He wants to apologize to you, but doesn't know if you would want to hear it..." Cole wailed.
Annoyed, Elliot hung up.
Henry was diagnosed with lung cancer and needed money for treatment. If it was Cole who was ill, Elliot would only thank the gods for serving him justice, but since it was Henry who was ill...
Though he had cut all ties with Henry long ago, he could not be completely merciless towards Henry considering the way Rosalie took care of him.
"Chad, I need you to do something to me," Elliot whispered to Chad.
"Of course, Mr. Foster."
"Cole said that Henry is diagnosed with lung cancer and needs money for treatment. Look into it and see if he's telling the truth," Elliot said.
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