Chapter 60: Stressful discussion

As soon as Ansel entered the living room, he saw his parents sitting on the sofa, their faces solemn. He sensed that something important was about to happen and bravely approached them after a moment of hesitation. Ansel spoke up to get his parents' attention and asked them why they had urgently called him back. The expressions of both his parents were so severe that Ansel felt worried.

"Your expressions seem to suggest that there is a matter of concern. May I know what it is?" Ansel asked with apprehension.

"Please take a seat, Ansel," his father replied, his tone serious. "We need to have a conversation with you regarding your health."

Ansel sat down, facing his parents with a growing sense of unease. "What's the matter?" he asked, bracing himself for the worst.

"We are worried that you may not be taking proper care of yourself and not following the doctor's instructions," his father said, his expression grave.

Ansel felt remorseful for causing his parents to worry. "I understan