Chapter 331
‘Why did he have to bring up something that hurts? It’s his own fault!’ Glenn couldn’t help but feel irritated by Blake’s comment.
“How does the medicine feel?” Pearl was eager to see the outcome.
“It hurts a little, but it’s bearable,” Blake replied. He could feel a slight cold sensation on his back, accompanied by some stinging and itching.
“If it hurts, it’s working. I added extra medication to reduce inflammation, so the discomfort is a good sign,” Pearl explained, a touch of pride in her voice. “In a few days, your wounds will be mostly healed. Just avoid cold showers.”
Satisfied with the progress, Pearl gathered her stuff.
When Glenn saw she was leaving, he quickly asked, “Pearl, my friend’s medical condition… Do you have time to talk about it?”
“Oh, yes,” Pearl remembered. “You mean the person with photophobia?”
“I told her I’d find someone to help her, and she was happily looking forward to it.” Glenn was a little shy about hinting that he hoped Pearl would visit his friend soon.
“Alright, let’s go over now,” Pearl agreed. She stood up, slung her backpack over her shoulder, and flashed a friendly smile. “Rest well, Blake, and try not to break the nurses’ hearts.”
“Pearl!” Blake’s face turned green, but he could only lie in bed, grinding his teeth.
“Bye.”
After Pearl left with Glenn, they arrived at a home on the outskirts of the city with an oriental design. The living room was adorned with redwood furniture, giving it a heavy and traditional appearance, which made Pearl feel somewhat stifled.
Upon entering the living room, a middle-aged couple welcomed her.
“You must be Miss Pearl, the one Glenn told us about. You really are young and beautiful.” As the man examined Pearl’s face, a dark expression crossed his features.
“Thank you for the compliment, sir. Where is the patient?” Pearl noticed something off about the way he was looking at her and wanted to leave as soon as possible.
“I’ll take you to her.” The woman led Pearl and Glenn through a hallway and into a garden before entering a tightly sealed courtyard.
As they stepped inside, Pearl felt the room was too dim, and she frowned.
“I apologize, but Ellis is sensitive to light,” the woman said, noticing Pearl’s discomfort. She smiled apologetically.
Glenn didn’t seem to be affected and acted normally.
The three entered a room at the innermost corner of the courtyard, and Pearl could barely make out a girl curled up in bed. She approached cautiously, her mind racing.
The girl heard the door opening, looked up, saw an unfamiliar face, and quickly curled back up.
“Don’t be afraid, Ellie. This is Pearl, the one I told you about,” Glenn reassured her patiently, then looked at Pearl.
Pearl picked up on Glenn’s cue and smiled. “Hello, Miss Elise. I’m here to give you a check-up. Would that be alright with you?”
Elise shook her head. “I’m fine. There’s no need for that.”
Pearl didn’t mind the initial rejection. Instead, she gently offered some advice. “Sometimes, even a mental issue can be challenging to deal with. Let me perform a check-up, and then we can decide what’s best for you.”
She then turned to Jenna and Glenn and asked them to wait outside. “I’ll call for you when I need you.”
Glenn nodded and left with a concerned Jenna.
Once they were alone, Pearl adjusted her expression and tone. “Miss Elise, you can tell me honestly what you’ve been going through.”
