There was something off about Vi’s tone when she said that,


    After Mnie wiped the blood off her hands, she looked up at them. She nced at the cotton bud taped onto Vi’s hand and said evenly, “If you had an allergic reaction, you should get some rest.”


    Vi gave her a hollowugh. “I was just showing you some concern, Mnie.”


    “Mm–hmm, thanks.” Mnie nodded. “I’m doing just fine.”


    There was nothing else Vi could say to that. She could sense that Mnie was rejecting her, so she gritted her teeth and said, “But why are you here in the hospital alone? Shouldn’t your mom be taking care of you?”


    Vi pointed to the needle mark on her hand. “I have Eugene with me, but I still feel a bit ufortable here. It must be inconvenient for you toe here alone.”


    Mnie’s eyshes fluttered. “I have a friend with me.”


    Vi was a little surprised. “You have friends in Hearth City?”


    “Yeah.” Mnie nodded and said no more.


    How absurd. She had resorted to lying about her nonexistent friends so that Vi would not pity her.


    Mnie took a deep breath and turned to leave.


    However, Vi stopped her with a bright smile on her face. “In that case, why don’t you and your friend join us for a meal someday?”


    She did not believe that Mnie had any friends here. She knew that it was just an excuse.


    Vi looked down on her for lying like that.


    She deliberately tugged at the corner of Eugene’s shirt and looked up at him. “Eugene, what do you


    think?”


    Eugene’s sleeves were rolled up to his elbows, revealing his well–toned arms.


    He was carrying a stic bag that probably held Vi’s pills.


    Looking at Mnie with his dark eyes, he said casually, “Sure. that’s a good idea.”


    Vi giggled. “Then can you set a time, Mnie?”


    Mnie frowned deeply. She hated how forceful Vi was being.


    Just as she was about to refuse, Eugene smirked and said, “I would love to meet this friend of yours.”


    Mnie swallowed the words on the tip of her tongue. “He’s busy.”


    “He can’t even find the time for a meal?” Vi was unconvinced. She stared at Mnie’s face,


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    watching her carefully.


    She wanted to see the desperation and humiliation in Mnie’s eyes.


    The more Vi looked at Mnie, the more she disliked her, especially after she stumbled upon Eugene and Mnie at the hospital this morning,


    The jealousy in her heart began to fester and grow again from the ashes.


    Mnie had no right!


    Her mother was a stain on her name. She should be hiding in shame! What right did she have to act so high and mighty all the time?


    Vi did not show her contempt on her face, though. Her expression was still obedient and cute,


    When Mnie did not reply, Vi frowned and said hesitantly, “Is it because… you don’t want to have a meal with me?”


    Mnie remained silent.


    She only came back to her senses when the nurse called her to take her medicine.


    After she took the pills, Mnie looked up at Vi. “We can talk about that another time.”


    Vi could not say anything to that. However, there was a sh of satisfaction and triumph in her eyes as she watched Mnie’s retreating back.


    She was about to take Eugene’s hand when he asked her calmly, “Are you satisfied now?”


    There was no emotion in his voice. Vi froze for a moment and pursed her lips. “Did you take her to the hospital this morning because you still care about her?”


    Eugene’s expression did not change. He just nced at her and said, “Didn’t you want to go for supper?”