Chapter 242: A Fate Worse Than Death

The girl slowly opened her eyes, looked around weakly, and whispered, "Dad..." In that instant, Sergio's eyes welled up with tears as he hurried to her side and gently stroked her forehead. His voice quivered, "Lena... Lena... you're really awake." "Dad..." "I still feel really hot..." As she spoke, the girl used her little hand to wipe the tears from the corners of Sergio's eyes. "But don't cry, Dad. I can handle it." Sergio's voice broke, "Lena, it's all my fault. I've let you down." "Dad,...