However, Selena realized when the truth was uncovered that Pierre wasn't in fact doubting her. The reason he refused to marry her was because he wanted to protect her. In fact, his identity dictated that he would never be able to indulge in marital bliss. Seeing that he wasn't riled up by the fact that she was a spy, she figured he must've loved her, or else he would've already put a bullet through her head. However, she wasn't exactly certain if her conjecture was right. She already made multiple misjudgements prior to this, so she no longer had the courage to make a guess.

By the next morning, Juniper rose with the sun. Upon noticing that Selena was back when she opened her eyes, a smile bloomed on her face.

"You're finally awake. What would you like to have for breakfast?"

"Um... I'd like some congee."

"Sure. I'll go get some for you." With that, Selena left to buy breakfast. She returned later on in a jolly mood with the congee that Juniper wanted, only to see Juniper sitting on the bed with her face and hands smeared with blood. "Juniper!" Making a dash toward her daughter, she asked, "What happened?"

much calmer than her mother, as

about her, so she had

situation occurred. If the patient was recovering or never had much of a problem to begin with, the doctor would simply talk to them in the ward without needing to have a conversation in the office. Therefore, she

immediate reply, the doctor pondered on the question

world was crumbling. Why are the heavens unwilling to let go of

her to keep calm. "You

agitated. "Doctor, tell me the truth. I

"Your daughter has leukemia."

eyes shut in agony. Seeing that the doctor called her into his office over something as minor as a nosebleed, she already had an inkling that Juniper might have leukemia. However, having

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