Chapter 113

The voice was familiar—it was Juliette's. I wearily lifted my gaze and shook my head slightly. "I'm fine." "Well, I'm disappointed," she replied, her tone dripping with sarcasm. Juliette lazily leaned against the restroom door, watching me with a mocking expression. "Juliette, actually, I—" "Happy birthday, Joshua," she cut me off sharply before I could finish. "Huh?" I stared at her in surprise, not expecting her to suddenly wish me a happy birthday. Juliette turned her head away, looking uncomfortable. "Your health is terrible right now. If things keep going like this, it might be your last birthday," she explained coldly. "Seeing the jerk get what he deserves certainly puts me in a better mood." I couldn't help but smile at her sharp tongue but soft heart. "For someone like me, every extra day I get to live is a bonus." "That's true," Juliette said, nodding seriously. But then, seeing my calm demeanor, she couldn't help but get a little angry. "Joshua, you really should ju