Giving Up on Hiding

"Let's wait until Friday and extend it if you're still feeling worse."

"All right. Let's see how things go for now."

It might not be as bad as I thought. After taking care of things myself last time, I felt much better, so perhaps I wouldn't even notice anything this time. I couldn't stay hospitalized forever, either. It would be nice if I could be discharged as soon as possible.

Then Thursday afternoon arrived, and it was time for my examination. If the results showed that my condition was still too poor, they would extend my hospitalization even if I felt a little better tomorrow.

"Doctor, how is Jia's condition?"

"Well... Overall, she's improved, but her immunity is still rather..."

After hearing the results, Jiyeon unnie looked either discouraged or simply shocked. Perhaps it was because weak immunity meant I couldn't go outside, which naturally meant I couldn't attend school, either.

"I'm fine, unnie."

"Really?"

"Sometimes I'm better and sometimes I'm worse. I'm fine, really."...