"Kelly, you don't need to worry. The WHO has already developed medication that can alleviate the condition. Soon, a specific cure for the VFV Virus will appear." Hardick looked at the girl in the video wearing a surgical mask, his heart twisting in pain. The once-confident girl no longer even had the courage to show him her real face.
"Hardick, I'm sorry." The blonde girl fought back her tears, her voice trembling. "Let's break up."
"No. We're not breaking up." Hearing those last words, Hardick nearly roared, "I've already prepared the ring. We're not breaking up. Once you're better, we'll get married."
With that, Hardick took a ring box from his pocket and held it before the camera.
"I'll wait for you to come out."
On the other end of the call, the blonde girl could no longer hold back her tears, but she did not agree.
"Hardick, Hardick! Look, there's news saying Amboer Pharmaceutical Company has developed a specific drug that can treat the VFV Virus. They've even cured a VFV patient." While the two were talking, a young man who looked similar to Hardick rushed in and placed his phone before Hardick.
"Really?" Like a drowning man spotting a lifeline, Hardick snatched the phone away.
When he saw the news, Hardick wept with joy.
"Kelly, look! The news about the specific drug is out. They succeeded in developing it. It's real, I'm not lying to you." Hardick held the phone before the video feed, crying and laughing in excitement. "Once you're better, we'll get married. Promise me. Please promise me."
"Mm." Unable to hold back any longer, the blonde girl nodded heavily.
Seeing the blonde girl nod, Hardick finally lost control. He laughed and cried aloud, then cheered as he embraced the young man beside him.
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