"I'm fine..." Bonnie slumped against Sean and said weakly, "I just need to rest for a while. You should take care of Nikki..."
With that, she propped herself up, trying to stand.
However, she had overestimated her strength.
Not only did she fail to get up, but because of the gravity, her body quivered and slumped back into Sean's arms.
Sean managed to grab hold of her once more. "Stop trying to push yourself. You were unconscious when I brought you to the hospital just now, so I know how your condition is now!"
Then, he let out a sigh of regret and added,"
I shouldn't have let you come in to see her!"
A surge of emotions spread through Nikki's heart at the sound of Sean's concerned voice. She bit her lip, staring at Sean as he carried Bonnie to the door, and suddenly felt as though an invisible hand was squeezing her heart.
Just as Sean was about to reach the door, Nikki chased after him and grabbed his arm. "Sean! Why do you only care about Bonnie? What about me? I'm your sister, and I...I was just— "
Sean sneered without even turning around to look at her. "Nikki, I had indeed pitied and worried about you before this, but..."
He closed his eyes. "I heard what you said to Bonnie just now."
Nikki's entire body froze when she heard this.
She could feel the blood rush to her head." Sean, you—"
She could feel all the joints in her body stiffen, unable to move. She bit her lip
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