Chapter 279

Chris' words were once comforting, but now, they felt nothing more like irony. "I know," I replied, pausing briefly before adding, "I'm not a child anymore." Chris understood the underlying meaning of my words and gave me a bitter smile. "I guess I just worry too much." I stayed silent, so he added, "Be careful when you walk. Don't get distracted." I nodded, but the image of the dream I had last night of him covered in blood suddenly flashed through my mind. Seeing him here now made my chest tight, so I instinctively asked, "What are you doing here?" His lips moved, but he didn't answer. "Are you—" I wanted to ask if he was unwell, but before I could finish, a voice calling out to him cut me off. "Chris, hurry up!" It was Jewel. Chris' tall figure blocked my view, so I couldn't see her, but I recognized her voice. At that moment, I realized why he was at the hospital. It wasn't because he was unwell, but because he was with Jewel. I didn't even need to ask why they were ther