I was flabbergasted. Pregnant? As if! What kind of nonsense was she spouting?
"Why would you even say that?"
"Well, I heard about the vomiting and fainting, and how Jason carried you here..."
Just then, she noticed Jason. "Oh, the plot thickens. Look who's here too!"
Jason and I just froze, caught in the rapid spread of 5G-era gossip.
"So, you gonna explain yourself, Jason?"
Jason fiddled with his shirt hem, his voice tinged with regret. "I never expected things to spiral like this. Don't worry, I'll set the record straight soon. Focus on your recovery for now. The nurse mentioned your fainting was due to anemia and stressed that you should eat properly—don't skip meals trying to diet..."
Ridiculous. Even in my centuries of vampirism, I've never felt so dumbfounded.
I attempted to stand and escape this jinx, but dizziness overwhelmed me, and I nearly collapsed. Jason caught me in the nick of time.
Ava looked on, utterly amused by the drama unfolding.
"Seriously, Ava? This isn't a TV drama. Help me out here, or I'm really gonna hit the deck!"
I shot her a glare, then turned to Jason. "Forget explanations. Just... stay away from me! It's a disaster every time we meet!"