Five minutes later, Paulo held an emergency meeting with several doctors and nurses. Roman attended the meeting too. Having discussed the plan previously, they quickly confirmed their respective roles and set off to take action....Twenty minutes later, two nurses entered with Erin's meal, knowing that Erin was hiding but pretending not to see her.The nurse with long hair called out, "Miss Lane? Where are you?"Erin heard her from her hiding spot, but she neither showed herself nor made a sound. She didn't feel like seeing anyone at the moment.The nurse with short hair said, "Stop calling for her. Maybe she's in the restroom. Did you know we have a new patient in the ward today? You must have heard of the famous actor, Roman. Oh my, it's such a pity! I heard Roman suffered extensive burns on his legs and even on his face by accident. It's really unlucky for an actor because their face is as important as their acting skills.""Yeah, I heard about it too. He's under the care of
Paulo's words shocked the two of them simultaneously. Roman had a somewhat complicated expression, as he couldn't believe that Paulo would disclose everything in such a straightforward manner.Meanwhile, Erin was so shocked that she was unable to process her thoughts for a full minute. She'd clearly heard the nurse earlier say it was an accident.Every word Paulo said pierced her heart, and she'd long been full of tears as she listened to him.But it was the last sentence that truly shook her, and Erin couldn't help but choke out feebly in a raspy voice, "You're lying, aren't you?""Oh, am I? You'd better come out and ask Roman yourself if you want to know whether I'm lying or not!" Paulo had already stood up at this point, hinting at Roman with his eyes."Roman, I hope your sacrifice hasn't been in vain, and I hope Erin isn't a heartless woman. If I were her, I would definitely undergo my treatments proactively with your sacrifice in mind. I mean, what's the big deal? I would jus
In the following two weeks, Erin and Roman encouraged each other and actively underwent their treatments as fellow burn patients.Roman lived opposite Erin's ward. The two wards had become something like a college dormitory for boys and girls. Whenever Erin wasn't resting or undergoing treatment, Roman would visit her. The first thing he would ask after arriving was whether he'd disturbed her. Roman would only stay in her ward after getting her permission.During those two weeks, the two of them talked about everything under the sun. Roman started trying to play games with her, not allowing her to have much time to herself so that she wouldn't start getting lost in adverse thoughts that would hinder her recovery.Half an hour ago, Roman and Erin had just finished their standard lunch together. The nurse had already taken away their meal trays. It was then Erin showed Roman the comic she'd drawn.The comic depicted the story of an unfortunate woman who was abducted by a villain, had
Paulo's words revealed to Erin and Roman that he had a younger sister who had passed away at a young age."I'm sorry." Erin looked apologetic and regretful.Roman's eyes flickered, feeling a tinge of sadness upon hearing about Paulo's unfortunate experience of losing a loved one. He said, "I'm sorry for your loss."Paulo looked at them, smiling nonchalantly. "It's alright. It's been many years."To help Paulo quickly snap out of his painful memories, Erin pretended to be eager to swipe to the next photo on his phone. However, Paulo gently blocked her hand which was about to reach for his phone. He raised an eyebrow and said, "Don't touch my phone recklessly. You might stumble upon my private photos that might be too hot for your eyes."Erin instantly withdrew her hand smilingly. "I can imagine how hot it could be ... I mean, seeing two men together ..."Paulo suddenly became agitated. "What do you mean? Are you insinuating that I'm gay?"Roman casually remarked, "It seems more l
Erin didn't expect Roman would be so straightforward to point that out. She looked at him and said, "Roman, I didn't expect you to see it too."Roman glanced at her and continued to gaze at the photo of Holly and Simon. He had a wise look in his eyes as he continued, "I've been in the entertainment industry for so many years. I've seen a fair share of people from all walks of life. My intuition tells me that someone like Simon is either completely heartless or utterly devoted to one person. He's a person who has an extreme disposition. Perhaps what I'm saying is a bit arbitrary, but in my opinion, Holly is definitely not the type he would be faithfully devoted to. Sometimes you don't need to hear it straight from the horse's mouth. The look in one's eyes says it all."Paulo fell silent at Roman's words. He looked at Roman again, recalling how he'd burned himself without hesitation for Erin's sake. Suddenly, Paulo realized something: Roman had feelings for Erin.Would someone go so f
Roman's awkward response made Erin feel uneasy. She thought about the burns on her face and body. Following that, her gaze visibly dimmed."Paulo, you shouldn't make jokes like that. You can clearly see what I look like right now. I'm grateful enough if I don't scare any of you away."After finishing her words, Erin slowly hobbled away with the support of her crutches. With her back turned to the two men, she said, "I'm a little tired. It's time for me to get some rest."Her intention was clear; she was telling Roman and Paulo that they could leave.Roman stared at Paulo in silence, his eyes filled with restrained anger. However, he spoke ever so gently to Erin, "Okay, we'll be leaving. Rest well."Supporting himself with crutches as well, Roman left. Paulo, who remained standing in place, felt awkward about the turn of events.After Roman left the ward, Paulo apologized as he looked at Erin's retreating figure, "I'm sorry. I was just joking earlier."That was all he could say n
One week later, Erin finally uploaded her comic to the Internet. This was her first time using the Internet ever since she came to the Garden of Eden.Previously, she'd consistently rejected the idea of engaging with the online world. Now, as she started to get back online, she had to get used to seeing various photos of beautiful women all over the Internet. Every time she saw those photos, she couldn't help but be reminded of her own disfigured face.The sight of those beautiful faces assaulted her already wounded heart relentlessly, but she had to learn to face it calmly. She had to keep adjusting her emotions so that she would be able to remain composed when she came across such photos again.Everything tended to be difficult in the beginning. Erin kept taking difficult first steps, overcoming obstacles and conquering them time and time again. This made Erin feel more and more like a warrior. She was being brave for herself and the people who loved her!Very soon, her comic was
In these seven years, Erin didn't slack off. She had now become a famous online comic artist. The comic she drew was still ongoing and hadn't come to a conclusion yet.Three years ago, she even managed to write two movie scripts, both of which were bought by film and media companies.Due to the need to keep her identity a secret, Roman had been representing her in signing contracts with film companies and comic websites. He would receive the remuneration for her work on her behalf and then transfer it to her.Although Holly and Simon got engaged back then, they agreed to part ways on peaceful terms the night before their scheduled wedding registration. Holly still couldn't cure Simon's peculiar condition, which made her feel disappointed and defeated. Moreover, Simon also confessed to Holly that he'd never loved her. He said that breaking up was the best choice for both of them. Simon explained that a marriage without love would only result in mutual loneliness for both parties in t