Chapter: 1343

When Alicia arrived, Gemma had just removed her oxygen tube and complained, "I'm perfectly fine, but Corey keeps me locked up at home like I'm an invalid. Alicia, can you talk to him? I want to go out and have some fun."

Alicia offered Gemma a comforting smile but avoided making any promises. She told Gemma she would talk to Corey once he had time.

Gemma pouted, sighing dramatically. "Why has Corey been away so long this time? He hasn't even called me. I've been having nightmares about something bad happening to him."

Alicia gently patted her head. "Dreams aren't real," she said softly.

Alicia stayed for a meal with Gemma and couldn't help noticing how often Gemma struggled to breathe. Gemma's frequent need for oxygen hinted at something far more serious than a weakened immune system-it seemed like organ failure.