Chapter 405

It was a seemingly random question, yet Dexter's reaction was anything but. He abruptly turned his head and started coughing violently. He couldn't catch his breath, and his face turned bright red. Fortunately, Kayla came back with the glass of water. "Here, take a sip of water to calm down." Dexter finished the entire glass before finally catching his breath. "Dad, what's wrong?" Kayla asked in confusion. "It's nothing. Kayla, it's getting late. Go back to your room and get some rest. Your mother and I are about to go to bed as well." He grabbed Myra and quickly headed toward their bedroom. It was the first time Dexter had lost his composure in front of Myra. It was as if something was chasing him. His expression turned panicked, and his steps were unsteady. Upon closer inspection, he was even trembling. He was afraid. But what was he afraid of? Kayla frowned. Even the threat of bankruptcy hadn't scared Dexter this much. Something must have happened while she was away getting w