Slim Chance

It was impossible for Hazel to know about it anyway. Due to Regan's keen hearing, he would know when Hazel was about to wake up and instantly pretend to be asleep. And he had always been like this for a few decades. Although he could easily hear Hazel's breath without opening his eyes, he did anyway, looking at her with his own eyes and touching her to feel her presence. He knew that this was psychological trauma that would worsen over time, but he refused to receive any treatment. Because for him, Hazel herself was a poison, which would make him addicted to it, corroding his organs and even his soul. He had long beyond rescue and could not live without her. It was not until many years later when Regan had an extremely high fever that Hazel found out the truth. Due to his high fever, he was in a daze for a long time. Despite her taking care of him round the clock, he was more attached to her than he was when he was alive and kicking, and would not allow her to leave him at all. Pitying