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Since Jack needed to prepare for the operation as best as possible, he decided to take some time off work to stay in the hospital for days, where Nurse Kim administered the necessary medications for the collection of stem cells, ensuring that everything would go smoothly on the day of his surgery.

At times, I would stand outside observing from the hallway his face of pain and exhaustion. I hadn't spoken to him no matter how much I tried, and likewise, he hadn't made much effort to initiate a conversation with me.

The brown-haired man remained calm and chose to keep his distance, although sometimes, when our gazes met, I could feel his silent pain invading my entire body. Being in that state was a dreadful torture.

However, even though I knew it was wrong to sulk in a corner, seeing him slowly killing himself was detestable, and not being able to do anything to stop him made me feel like a complete idiot.

Days after the catastrophic scene with Deborah, Victoria had a strange visit from