"I'm fine," Yesseca spat.
She sounded weak.
It was obvious that something was wrong.
Preslie said, "Yesseca, how can you say that you're fine? It's really sad to see you like this. What are so you dejected about? You have a handsome rich boyfriend who treats you well. If I had such a boyfriend, I'd be happy everyday. I wouldn't ever be depressed."
Yesseca shook her head. "Preslie, you don't understand. You haven't had a taste of betrayal from someone you thought you could trust."
Preslie was stunned.
She widened her eyes. "Your boyfriend!"
"No, it's not him."
Preslie heaved a sigh of relief.
Yesseca's boyfriend did not seem like the kind of person who would betray others.
"Who is it then?" asked Preslie.
Yesseca didn't say anything.
Preslie asked again, "Yesseca, just tell me. I can figure out something for you, there's no use keeping this to yourself. You'll feel better once you let it out."
Yesseca suddenly curled up into a ball.
Preslie was shocked. "Yesseca what's wrong with you?"
"I'm so cold." She sounded like she was in pain.
"How are you feeling cold?" Preslie was anxious now.
Fortunately, Kylin had just returned.
Preslie immediately informed Kylin, "Hey, take a look at Yesseca. She said she's feeling cold."
Kylin immediately squatted down and patted Yesseca on the back. "What's wrong? Are you ill?"
"It's so cold." Yesseca felt as if an endless chill had enveloped her.
Kylin took off his jacket and draped it over Yesseca.
He asked again, "Where are your clothes? I'll get them for you."
His jacket was too thin, and he needed to give her something thicker.
Yesseca pointed to her bedroom, and Kylin immediately went in.
He came out with a coat and an electrical heating pad.
He covered Yesseca's body with her coat and then took the heat pad to charge.
A short while later, the heat pad was at full capacity.
Kylin placed it in Yesseca's hand. "Yesseca, warm your hand."
Yesseca took the heat pad.
With a coat and the heat pad, she felt at ease.
"Are you feeling better?" Kylin asked.
Yesseca nodded.
Kylin heaved a sigh of relief.
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