Austin felt helpless. He could only say, "Galen, you're a good boy, right? Didn't I say you can't come into this room? Grandpa is still recuperating, so please return to your room and play."

The little boy was very obedient, but he didn't leave. He stood at the door, gazing at the older man with large eyes before softly calling, "Grandpa?"

It became even harder for the adults to refuse Galen. Dominic sighed and waved him over. "Come here, you!"

"U-Uncle Dom!" Austin exclaimed, reminding him they shouldn't endanger the child out of pity.

Dominic waved, dismissing his concern. "Honestly, we've all been living under the same roof. Galen would have been infected long ago if he were susceptible. The servants barely came near me, yet they still got infected. If it happens, it happens. Since we didn't immediately send Galen away, he has to face everything with us."

Austin wanted to argue but couldn't. Uncle Dom is right! Galen should have been infected long ago! he thought. He didn't understand why; he hadn't even identified the virus.

With Dominic's permission, Galen grinned and toddled toward the bed. Though allowing him in, Dominic took a cloth to cover his mouth and nose. Austin sighed, watching. It was the best they could do.

"Did you break something again, kid?" Dominic, tired, teased the little one.

"No!" Galen waved, saying sweetly, "Grandpa, you're sick."

"Hm, did you think you could be naughty just because I'm sick?" Dominic feigned anger. "Just wait until I feel better. I'll spank your butt!"

Unexpectedly, Galen grabbed his hand. "Do it, Grandpa! I won't cry!"

Dominic was momentarily shocked, then burst into laughter. Austin shook his head and smiled helplessly. This typically lively and naughty boy has been unusually well-behaved and adorable lately.

With everything happening, Austin had barely had time to care for Galen. Yet, Galen didn't cry or throw tantrums, as if understanding. It was illogical; a child his age wouldn't understand. Other children would likely throw tantrums, missing their parents, but Galen was different; unusually well-behaved and obedient.

"You know I can't bear to spank you," Dominic said, smiling and patting Galen affectionately. "But you must listen to Austin and try not to come into Grandpa's room so much. We'll play together when I get better, okay?"

"Okay!" Galen nodded, rubbing his cheek against Dominic's hand.

Dominic felt his eyes welling. He'd endured days of pain and remained composed, but Galen's actions softened his heart. He just wished for the ordeal to end.