“A - what do you mean?” James asked in a soft, almost inaudible voice.

Hazel immediately pressed her lips together, realizing that what she had said could make James suspicious of her. Hazel's slip could cause James to doubt her identity.

However, Eric did not respond, whom Hazel had hoped would say something. Instead, Eric also stared at her with a confused expression.

“Ah, I didn't mean about your illness. I...” Hazel didn't know what excuse to make.

Her face looked very panicked and sweaty. Hazel didn't expect herself to get carried away and say something she shouldn't have said in front of James to continue hiding her true identity....