Strange Illness

Grandma Pei met her gaze, and in that moment, she knew Bei Sangyun was telling the truth.

The Young Master had made a mistake. He should never have kept this from her.

They were each other's half, indeed.

She nodded and promised, "Alright."

Bei Sangyun turned the knob and entered the room.

Her steps were heavy as she approached the bed.

There, Fei Chuan lay weakly with his eyes closed. It looked like he was sleeping, but the slight frown on his face showed he wasn't resting well.

A narrow tube was inserted into his arm, delivering blood through his veins.

Doctor Jang, who had been resting nearby, noticed their presence and stood up to greet them. But Bei Sangyun's eyes were fixed on Fei Chuan.

In the four and a half days she was gone, Fei Chuan had lost a lot of weight. He was so pale that one could see the veins beneath his thin, almost translucent skin.