8. Miserable Past

Nicolo's face turned cold and he forced a fake smile.

" You should go, Dr. Travis."

Travis was dazed but he also got serious when he came to his senses.

" The operation will take too long so I suggest you all take a rest. I'm going. "

He then vanished behind the operating room's door. Nicolo looked at his grandpa with questioning eyes. Don Augustus sat down on the bench outside the operating room, looking exhausted and fed up. He seems that he's already had enough even before he started.

" I bet you still remember everything as if it happened yesterday, Nicolo. "

" Of course. Who would forget when you were branded as a liar, crazy story-maker and delusional 10 year old boy? "

Glint of pain stricken on his eyes as he muttered those words bringing up again the memory of his unpleasant childhood.

Don Augustus exhaled full of regrets. Remembering the past makes him feel terribly miserable.

" That's why I don't blame you for hating me. You experienced those awful things because of me and m