Until Then

The x-ray result showed that the crack on his ribs indeed worsened, but fortunately, it was not life-threatening. Nonetheless, Jia Molei still could not be rest assured and asked He Juan to stay over for the night for further monitoring, only to be rejected outright.

"It's only some broken bones. Not like I haven't gone through something worse," He Juan said, mildly amused. "Don't be such a worrywart, Doctor Jia. If it can reassure you, then let me give you my word that I will recuperate obediently and not run around anywhere. At least until I feel better. How about it?"