Chapter 55: His humor always scares her

Aries opened her eyes weakly, grunting at the state of her body. When she noticed the slightly familiar ceiling, a deep exhale slipped past her lips. 

'I knew it. I would have a fever.' Another sigh escaped her mouth. 'Did he...'

Her thoughts were cut short when she noticed the person lying next to her. Her eyes nearly left their sockets, blinking countless times. Abel was just staring blankly at the ceiling in silence. 

"Aries." She flinched when he abruptly spoke, keeping his eyes on the ceiling. 

"Yes?" came out a hoarse voice.

"Not you. Aries." Her brows wrinkled at his reply. "The other Aries you want to replace you."

"Pardon?"

"You should find her as soon as possible. I am thinking of helping you with this assignment."

Aries's brow twitched as dismay resurfaced in her eyes. "A — Abel? It's too early for this, don't you think?"