Wheein and Hyejin visited me at home the next day. I didn’t want them to visit me because these two girls are far too worried. They already have enough stress with the university, so they shouldn’t have to worry about their Unnie. I also have the best doctor on my side and my maid will take care of me anyway. I should also let my family know. It is becoming more and more difficult to keep my physical condition a secret.

„엄마. 아빠. How have you been?”

„We are fine. How are you? We miss you.“

„You can come and visit me at any time, you know? And I am fine. It could be better.“

„Byul-ah, are you really okay? You know you can tell us everything. We are your parents.“

„It’s getting worse and worse. My physical condition has deteriorated a lot in the past few months. Even though I regularly take my medication, I am not really feeling any better. What am I supposed to do now? I feel like I will collapse the next moment. This sickness is slowly killing me and I can't really live my life either.”

„I promise you everything will be fine. You are our energetic, astonishing and independent daughter, who has survived a lot. You will also overcome this hurdle. Just wait a little longer and then we will surely have found a solution.”

„You shouldn’t promise something you can’t keep. Promises are meant to be broken.“

„We know, Byul-ah. Keep doing your best sweetheart and we will also do our best to find a cure.“

I am just unsure how long I can keep it up.

„How are my two siblings? Have you heard anything from them?“

„Yesol will give the farewell speech as the valedictorian. Although she still had one year to study, she wanted to end the last year as soon as possible and start her university preparations. You know what your sister is like. She has always been too hasty and impatient.“

„I know 엄마. 가족 is very important to her and it’s not as if she has all the time in the world. She will surely master everything, I am pretty sure of it. What about Seulgi? I hav