Chapter 101

Just as I was about to speak, the hospital door creaked open softly. Edison walked in, looking quite surprised with a slight hint of awkwardness. "Joshua, you're finally awake," he said. "Sophia and I were so worried about you. How are you feeling?" I met his slightly flustered gaze, and my lips curved into a mocking smile. It faded quickly, but Edison saw it. I knew he was afraid I would bring up the razor blade he had hidden in the hem of his shirt, but what good would that do? Sophia wouldn't believe me anyway. I glanced at him coldly, my tone filled with unspoken meaning. "I'm fine, but it would be better if I didn't have to see you." "Joshua, what do you mean by that?" Sophia demanded. "You were nearly unconscious when you got sick, and it was me who called Edison for help and brought you to the hospital. It's not his fault you got sick. Why are you speaking to him like that?" I calmly turned to meet her dark eyes, quietly observing her frustration as she directed her anger