Bab 141: Never means never

Do you think you are smart enough to hide your fever from me?"

"Ha, how do you know?"

Glancing down at her, he said in a soft tone, "Despite your best efforts you are unable to curb down your shiver. Discreetly I read your pulse to confirm my doubt, and yes, you are feverish."

With a sigh, she reluctantly agreed, "Fine, you win! But before calling Dr. Wang let me finish what I want to say next. And I want you to answer me honestly. No matter what your answer is, please be honest."

He felt the tenseness in her eyes as she asked him this question, "I will always be honest to you. Go ahead"

Getting a go ahead, she once again went inside his embrace to feel him one last time.

***

After a long while, Xiu Mei breaks the silence in between them.

"Hey, you are still there na?"

"Hm! What is it? Ask me freely"