Chapter 253

"Alright. I'll have dinner at home," I said indifferently, tightening my grip on my bag. "Thank you for dropping me off today." "You're welcome," Sophia answered kindly, a faint smile playing on her lips. I could tell she was in a good mood, but her mood no longer mattered to me. I agreed to have dinner with her that evening because I knew Gerard would be home waiting for us. With him there, she wouldn't lose control. As agreed, we had dinner together that evening, but there wasn't much conversation. Regardless, the atmosphere was surprisingly harmonious. Just like that, the days passed quietly, one after another. With reminders from Sophia and Gerard, I ate on time, took my medication, and avoided spicy food. Thanks to this healthy routine, my illness hadn't relapsed. Two weeks later, I received a text message from Jayden that read, "Joshua, it's time for your checkup at the hospital today. Don't forget." After replying with an "Okay," I got up, organized the design sketches I