Chapter 850

"What kind of friend's matter is so important that you're skipping rest to keep your promise?" Caroline frowned even more and snatched the painkillers from my hand. "Painkillers aren't good for you. You shouldn't take them so casually." She was right. Painkillers did have side effects. They could become addictive and less effective over time. But I looked straight at Caroline and asked, "You know painkillers aren't good. So why do you use them so often?" The pack of pills had originally held 12 tablets, yet only two remained. And she'd left it on her bedside table for easy access. This suggested that she frequently used the medication. But why was she taking painkillers so often? Caroline fell silent, a shadow flickering in her eyes. She looked down and gave me a bitter smile. "It was no wonder why Jonah says you're the perfect blend of beauty and brains. You're really smart, Nance. Nothing gets past you." She didn't tell me why she needed the painkillers, but her expression