The next day.
Hou Fa placed the fruit plate before her on the table and said, "Here, it's your favorite kiwi."
Hou Luli pursed her lips. "I don't want to eat it."
"You cannot say no anymore. Yesterday too, you didn't eat that well. I'll force feed the fruit if I have to,," he frowned, "Just look at how skinny you have become."
"I really…"
He knew he shouldn't push it. Her deteriorating health was weakening her hunger. She could hardly eat or sleep. But even though it was her body influencing her appetite, how could he stay still and do nothing?
When the doorbell rang, Hou Fa furrowed his brow.
"Is it some delivery of yours?"
"No," she shook her head, "I didn't order anything."
"Strange then," he murmured as he got up, "We don't get many visits…"
He looked at her once. "By the time I return, I want you to have eaten two pieces."
She made a face.
Walking across the living room, he opened the door. "Yes, how may I-"
He froze.
