Chapter 117

I took a brief trip to grab some food for Bea, just in case she woke up from her slumber. Unfortunately, the boys gobbled up the food that I had bought for her, so I had to make a second trip to the store. When I returned to Bea's room, it was empty, indicating that everyone had momentarily stepped out and would likely return later. Placing the bags of food on the table beside her bed, I settled down beside her and tenderly held her hand. I began to speak softly, my voice filled with concern, "Why are you still sleeping, Bea?"

To my dismay, I expressed my disappointment, "Ah, you are making me feel disappointed. I bought a lot of food for you." I gazed at the bags of food and then back at her resting face, "Looks like I'll be consuming all of this alone." With gentle strokes, I brushed her hair with my fingers, conveying my sadness, "Are you not feeling ashamed? You made a promise to overcome this illness and yet all you have done i