บท 51: Failed To Make Medicine

To Oriana's surprise, the old man remained asleep even after she finished cooking.

'Grandpa normally does not sleep this late…?'

Oriana went to check on him and realized he had a fever.

"Grandpa?" She called out, but the old man didn't wake up. "Grandpa, it is morning. Time to wake up." She gently patted his cheeks, and with much effort, the old man slowly opened his eyes.

"Who…?"

It was as if her heart was being squeezed tightly. Oriana realized how old and weak her once strong grandfather had become.Tears welled up in her eyes. "G-Grandpa, it's Ori. I am back."

The old man opened his mouth as if to ask a question, but in the end, he only reached out to tenderly pat the young woman's head. "Good to see you back, Ori. Has it been two weeks…?"

Phil tried to sit up, but Oriana stopped him.

"Please stay in bed and rest. You have fever—"