Terminal Diagnosis

After a couple of harsh words about Toby's actions, Wallace glanced at Lachlan, trying to read his face. When Lachlan didn't react, Wallace let out a sigh and shifted the topic. "Toby is, after all, your brother's only child..."

Lachlan replied, "Do you really think I'd go this far if he weren't brother's son?

"I think you know the reason. Even if I stayed out of it, Toby wouldn't be able to take