hiding the scare
He hides the medical scare from the boys, not wanting to worry them. That evening, the boys crowd around him with their usual energy, blissfully unaware of his collapse.
“How was school?” Viktor asks, focusing on their stories. “Great, Dad! We learned about space!” Leo exclaims.
Viktor smiles, ruffling his hair. He doesn’t want them to see his fatigue. To them, he’s still invincible.
Only behind closed doors does he allow himself to feel the weight.