“Are you still sulking? Dig into your food. If you resist, I might have to force it into your mouth!"

With that, she headed to warm up the meal.

The microwave hummed softly, filling the quiet ward.

Calvin whispered quietly, "Did they tell you?"

"About what?" Alexis suppressed her emotions, "Don't assume forgiveness comes easy. Hey brat, you shouldn't be dabbling in adult-like stalking even before reaching maturity, engaging in all these futile endeavors."

Calvin remained silent. After a pause, he uttered, “I don't need your pity! I don't need you sticking around because I'm unwell. I've reflected on it. If you genuinely fancy him, just be with him."

At least that man was healthy.

At least that man knew her well.

They spent their childhood together. And that man now possessed the strength to offer her everything she desired.

While he, Calvin, was fractured, both in body and soul.

He aspired to confine her, but it was nothing more than wishful thinking.

Alexis listened in silence. After a pause, she interjected, "Rubbish!

Time to eat!"

She didn't bring up Leonel to Calvin, but Calvin was aware of her affection for that man.

From the past until then, Leonel was the only one in her heart.

Alexis spoon-fed Calvin, who finally relented and ate. She grumbled to him, her voice hoarse.

“I'm just Like your mom."

Calvin gazed at her silently.

Alexis tousled his soft hair.

"If you don't want to kick the bucket, seek treatment. Otherwise, I'll toss you straight into the river, and you'll never catch sight of me again."