Chapter 158

My father didn't sound quite proud, though, and I looked at him in confusion. "You're quite like me to exhaust yourself until you fall sick!" he said mockingly. I grinned awkwardly. My mother glared at my father and said, "What are you saying? Why are you berating him for being hardworking?" "I'm being concerned! He's so young, but he's working himself until he falls sick…" my father rambled. I felt a little touched. I knew that was their way of showing love to me. "Well, Mom, Dad. I promise to take good care of myself," I said, interrupting their argument. I didn't mind their nagging, but too much of it was troubling too. "Are you sure?" my mother asked suspiciously. "I promise." My parents were hesitant, but they chose to believe me. My father said, "You heard what the doctor said. Starting today, don't think about work or studies for the next week. Your mom and I will decide your schedule." After the IV drip was completed, the doctor examined me again. He prescribed some