Van's anger flared when he heard this, and he stared at her for a long moment before, without warning, reaching out and placing his hand on her forehead.

"Your fever still hasn't gone down. Take some more medicine." This was the best excuse he could come up with.

Winnie choked on her words, and a hint of red slowly appeared on her pale face. Just as she was about to argue, Van calmly added, stretching out his hand, "Give me your passport."

"No!"

"Still planning to ...