Chapter 191

On the third day, it was Hugo's turn to visit. Pearl didn't want to entertain his constant requests to be with him, so she feigned sleep every time he entered the room, avoiding conversation. The following day, Hanzel, despite having a busy schedule, cleared his day just to come see her. He couldn't help but ask when he saw her lying in bed, "Why did you suddenly get a fever?" "Maybe I'm just too stressed with work, or because I caught a cold, but I'll be alright soon," Pearl said, noticing the worry in his eyes and trying to reassure him. Hanzel frowned. "Why would you be in the hospital for so long if it's just a fever? What did the doctor say?" "The doctor said I've been under too much stress. In addition to the fever, I have low blood pressure, which is putting extra strain on my body. That's why I have to stay here for a few days." Pearl didn't want to be there for that long either because it was a waste of time. At the same time, she was so bored she didn't know what t