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“Zinnia?” Nathan pushed open the door and stepped inside. His face was pale, his handsome features marred by a clear frailty.

Despite the well–heated room, he was still bundled in a black turtleneck and a long overcoat.

Without the medication’s effects masking his condition, Zinnia could now sense just how poor his health truly

was.

His body was, in truth, far from healthy. He had been relying on medication to barely maintain the appearance of normalcy.

Now, without it, his weakness was unmistakable. A faint itch rose in his throat; he swallowed, and a hoarse cough escaped him.

Upon hearing his cough, Zinnia’s heart ached. She couldn’t help but hurry over to him. “Are you feeling worse again? Sit down, and let me check on you.” Zinnia steadied him, worry clear in her bright eyes.

“It’s okay. Don’t worry. I’m fine.” Nathan reassured her. When he lowered his gaze and noticed the concern in her eyes, a faint smile touched his lips.

Seeing him still smiling, Zinnia snapped. Anger surged in her chest as she barked, “You’re still smiling. Do you think I’m not mad anymore?”

Nathan’s smile faded as he saw the fuming girl. “I’m sorry. I was wrong.” He apologized softly, staring at her eyes that were still tinged with red.

She had clearly been crying again. A stabbing pain shot through Nathan’s heart.

She wasn’t usually sensitive, even rather emotionally dense, yet because of him, she had wept time and again.

“I won’t forgive you. If you don’t get better, I’ll never ever forgive you.” Zinnia declared, glaring up at him, her eyes stubborn and brimming with unshed tears.

If Nathan hadn’t recovered, she’d never forgive him, and she wouldn’t forgive herself.

Nathan froze for a moment, then gently ruffled her hair. “Alright,” he conceded softly. After raising Zinnia for over a decade, Nathan knew her well.

“Let me check your pulse. I need to know your actual condition.” Zinnia stared straight at Nathan, her eyes unwavering

Even though Nathan’s weakness was now clearly visible, she still feared he’d find another way to hide the truth from her.

Having been deceived by Nathan twice already, she found it hard to trust him now. She was done with lies. This time, Zinnia refused to be deceived any longer.

“Alright” Nathan nodded softly.

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sit down, okay?” Nathan reached for her hand and gently guided her toward the sofa. Zinnia

resist.

immediately reached for his wrist, her hand trembling

until you’re dying before you finally tell me the truth about your condition?” Zinnia

hand at her side wouldn’t stop

Nathan had mentioned his condition to her. She knew his health was poor, but

months left, but in reality, that simply wasn’t true,

only gotten worse. Just to spare her worry, he’d relied on medication to suppress his symptoms, causing irreversible damage and pushing his

days were being burned away far too quickly. There was no way he had half a year

left, Nathan wanted to take Zinnia back to their small town. He’d never truly believed he would find Florivive. He had already made peace with

was that he couldn’t let go of Zinnia. But now that he had someone trustworthy to look after her,

hasn’t come yet,” he said, his eyes crinkling

for him in heaven. Yet the thought of leaving Zinnia alone was the one

Zinnia listened to his casual tone, it felt as though

Is it when you’re bedridden and helpless, and all I can do is watch you die?

her agitation, both

dying.” Zinnia snapped, pulling away from

were afraid she might break down. But no matter how heartbroken or devastated she

discovering Nathan’s illness, she had

it was still hard for her to accept. But with that groundwork laid, and after crying her heart out last time, she was more prepared

wrenched at both Nathan’s

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don’t talk like that,” Nathan pleaded, his voice rough with emotion. He couldn’t stand hearing

my condition, right?” Zinnia said, her voice eerily calm. “No

follow right after. Then we can keep each other company in the

promise, it won’t,” Nathan blurted out, his voice urgent and trembling. Her