71. Party Invitations

Zeno carefully pressed the warm cloth against his wife's forehead. Cia's body temperature is quite high—38°, if it was the old Cia, it might feel normal. However, now it's not the same anymore. Zeno was even confused about whether to put on a blanket for his wife or even wear revealing clothes. Cia can't do anything, she's like a sick person who is very weak.

"I'm hungry," she said.

Her voice was even very soft like a gust of wind. Zeno, who is trained to be dexterous, immediately fetched food in the form of a bit of rice and side dishes. Before his wife changed positions, he first arranged the pillows at the head of the bed so Cia could sit comfortably.

Just to change position, Cia had a lot of trouble because she moved just a little, and her bones felt crushed. After Cia sat down and Zeno fed her patiently, the woman just stared at the window in silence. Zeno, who understood, offered to carry her and Cia did not refuse.

In front of the flower field, Cia asked, "Does my situation not