James stirred awake even with Esther's gentle touch.

"You're awake," James said, but his expression didn't match the expected excitement.

Esther asked with a little disappointment, "Why don't you look happy to see me awake?"

"No, not at all. You're overthinking." James forced a smile and stroked her hair.

"Did something happen?"

James hesitated, then decided not to burden her with worries while she was still groggy. "Nothing at all."

"By the way, am I going to recover after this surgery?" James poured a glass of water for her, then held her hand tightly. "Yes, just

was so excited she almost sat up

time, don't stress, and don't move around too

nodded. "Of course I will. I'll get as much rest as I need." She added, "It's quite a coincidence that we found a bone marrow match. Who was it? I'd like to thank them." Noticing

said helping others was reward enough." James chose to withhold the truth to spare her grief over Mobius's sacrifice. "Oh." Esther scratched her head. "But I still feel

made sure they could live comfortably for the rest of

of embarrassment coloring her cheeks as she saw him respond so earnestly. "I should have been the one to do that. Why did you do it?" "You're my girlfriend. It would be the same if either of us

his hand gratefully. "Thanks,

about it.

noticing Esther was awake, entered the room, trying to maintain

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