Tessa slowly opened her eyes, and the moment she saw me, she rushed to get up but was too weak to move. Hence, she forced a fake smile at me. “Rachel, what… what is going on?” She asked, her voice filled with a mixture of fear and astonishment. I heaved a sigh and turned my gaze away. Actually, the pack doctor had already confirmed that she was poisoned with a rare poison called the brain-devouring poison. Seeing my expressionless face, she struggled up from the bed with panic obviously plastered on her face. “Uhm… I’m fine. Just a little fever. Once I get enough rest, I’ll be alright.” She snapped, yanking the duvet off her body.However, I held her arm, and she froze. Reluctantly, she turned her gaze at me, and this time her eyes were brimming with tears. “Why didn’t you tell me?” I inquired with a sense of betrayal in my voice. She stared blankly at me, forcing back tears, but they fell freely down her cheeks. Then, she smiled awkwardly. “Tell you what? What are you talking abou
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