"Alright." Hopey quickly grabbed the phone and held it to her ear, her little lips pouting and tears still on her face. Her pitiful expression could break anyone's heart.

Meanwhile, Samuel was still lying in bed at Regal Garden Villa. He hadn't slept all night, just staring at the ceiling. Even though it was morning, he felt too listless to get up, move, or go to the hospital for treatment. His heart still ached dully. But he was used to it by now.

When his phone ...