“Stop talking right now!” John turned away abruptly. “I’ll go talk to the doctors about the recovery process. You have a good rest!”

“John…”

Even as I doubled over and coughed, John pretended as though he hadn’t heard me. He quickened his footsteps and disappeared out of the door in a matter of seconds.

I stared at the door, hoping that he might change his mind and return. However, he left and didn’t come back.

I sighed deeply and stared gloomily at the ceiling. My last bit of hope had disappeared.

Eventually, I drifted off to sleep.

A long while later, I detected a bright light shining above me. I opened my eyes slightly to see what it was.

What I saw was the snow-white fabric of a doctor’s coat. Apparently, a doctor was changing my medication.

in my head, and I snapped awake immediately. The biggest hospital in M County would never trouble a doctor to change a patient’s medication

are you…!” I struggled to open my eyes and see who it was. However, my

many people here who were after my life. Even though I knew my days were numbered, I

there?

I had already wormed my way to the

going on? Didn’t I tell you not to move around? What do

energy, I grabbed hold of John’s arm and shot a look at the infusion bottle. “The

finish my sentence, I collapsed in John’s arms and

later, feeling

I was awake, Ashton quickly ran to my bedside. It had only been a few days since we last saw each other, but his cheeks were covered with black stubble, and his eyes looked horribly sunken. He looked as though he

you want to eat anything?” Ashton’s voice sounded a little hoarse. Perhaps it was

I replied, reaching out a hand to caress his cheeks.

awake. Don’t worry, we’ve nearly figured out where the child is. Throw your energy into recuperating. Do as John says and stay put for

much better now.” Ashton gave me the courage to face every challenge in life. I sat up and leaned against the

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