When they arrived at the town hospital, Veil looked deeply troubled.
Before they set out, she had even hoped this was just one of Fu Qian's jokes.
Unfortunately, even after they arrived, he showed no sign of changing his mind.
With no other choice, she could only steel herself and continue this visit.
Still, it wasn't that unusual. People who went to the hospital smiling were hardly common.
Though it was a town hospital, it was quite large. Presumably, residents from other nearby towns came here as well.
And Veil had clearly been here more than once before. She didn't even need to ask for directions, leading Fu Qian straight to the inpatient ward.
"This is the place."
A moment later, outside one of the rooms, Veil gritted her teeth and pointed inside.
"Okay."
Fu Qian nodded and, under her watchful gaze, pushed the door open and walked in.
It was a spacious, brightly lit room with three beds.
On the bed closest to the window, the rebellious girl Lita lay staring blankly outside.
Even when she heard the door open, she didn't react at all, not even turning her head.
Almost at once, Fu Qian felt Veil's breathing grow strained behind him.
Without changing expression, Fu Qian walked up and knocked on the bedside table.
Lita, who had been gazing out the window, finally reacted. She frowned and turned around with an irritated look.
The instant she saw Fu Qian beside her, it was as if her heart stopped.
Ah!!!
The next moment, after confirming it really was Fu Qian, the rebellious girl let out a shriek and sprang out of bed as if someone had stepped on her tail.
"Lita!"
Veil hurried forward and called out to her sister.
Lita stiffened, only then noticing her sister.
"Mr. Fu