James lay on the bed and rested.

Soon, Thea was done showering. Draped in a towel, she walked over to James, who was deep in contemplation, and asked with a delighted smile on her face, “Am I pretty, honey?”

Hearing this, James glanced at her.

Thea just came out of the shower, so her wet hair was a bit messy but also enticing.

Upon seeing this, James gulped. Then, he said smilingly, “What a shame that my body is in terrible shape.”

Thea got on the bed and lay beside James. Embracing him in her arms, she consoled him gently, “You’re gonna be fine. By the way, I noticed that you’ve been busy reading something. What book is it?”

“Just an ordinary medical book. I tried looking for ways to cure Gu venom, but after flipping through the pages day and night, I found nothing.”

James said nothing about the second volume of the medicinal book.

“Oh.”

Thea continued, “Don’t overthink things. Everything will be alright.”

James put his thoughts aside and entered into a state of de