"Alias has researched out a new type of drug-" said Brian in a flat tone, "-which is beneficial to the recovery of a fracture. Besides, I have gotten in touch with authoritative experts on orthopedics and neurology from America. They must be able to help you if you want to have a try."
A hint of eagerness flashed through Spark's eyes, but he quickly covered it and said, "I have been like this for more than two years, and I have gotten used to it."
Brian looked deep into his eyes. After a while, he said indifferently, "I believe that every person must be responsible for his own life. I won't say anything more if you insist on that." He then fished out a business card from his pocket and slid it towards Spark on the table as he added, "But if you change your mind, you can contact him any time."
After that, he left his seat and walked towards their original table.
Spark stared at the business card on the table and complex emotions surged in his eyes.
"What did you talk with Spark?" asked Molly as she looked at Spark's gloomy face.
Sparing a casual glance at her, Brian replied in an indifferent tone, "I told him not to go beyond his depth and stick like a limpet to you."
Molly furrowed her eyebrows upon hearing his words. Paying another glance at Spark who was still lowering his head, she spat angrily, "But he..." She eventually failed to finish her words, and she looked away in resentment.
Mark stirred the milky tea in his cup as he observed the looks in his parents' faces. He turned to Eric and asked, "Uncle Eric, it's quite obvious that Papa Brian is fooling Mommy. Why does she still rise to the bait so easily?"
"Because she is stupid enough," replied Eric as he sipped at his coffee, "and she never thinks with her brain."
Molly immediately glared at him in exasperation.
Mark burst into giggles, "Look, Mommy! Even Papa Brian is laughing at you!"
Molly looked towards Brian. He slightly lifted one corner of his mouth, and a glimmer of amusement could be seen in his eyes. Slowly, Molly's anger subsided. She observed that faint smile on Brian's usually stone-cold face, and she suddenly wished that time could freeze at that moment.
After a while, the airport broadcast announced the boarding of the flight to Taiwan.
Spark stood up from his seat. He took several steps out before he suddenly stopped in his tracks. After a second or more, he turned around and grabbed the business card from the table which was then put into his pocket.
Half an hour later, Brian, Molly and Eric also boarded their chartered plane. The luxurious surrounding in it made Molly feel that it wouldn't be a long and dull flight.
"Bri..." she called in a low voice.
"What's the matter?" Brian tilted his head to look at her.
"You..." Pursing her lips nervously, she asked with worries, "What did you say to Spark at the airport?"
Brian answered honestly this time, "Alias has researched out a drug which will be beneficial to his arm. Aside from that, I have found some authoritative doctors for him. They will help him with his fracture."
"Really?" Molly's eyes stared wide open. She wasn't doubtful about Brian's words, but she still felt surprised.
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