Funeral for Our Love
He paused before continuing, his gaze filled with sympathy, "Mr. Collins and his mother's blood test results are back. The situation is extremely complicated. They're currently infected with more than 20 infectious pathogens, including HIV and syphilis. I strongly recommend that you also get tested."
I nodded and took the reports, my expression neutral. "I understand. Thank you."
After changing into protective gear and putting on a mask and goggles, I entered Michael's isolation ward.
He lay on the hospital bed, his face ashen and gaunt. There was an IV in the back of his hand, and monitoring equipment surrounded him.
When he saw how I was dressed, confusion flickered across his face before