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Adrian feeds Kat with porridge provided by the hospital. Kat wasn't allowed to eat solid food because her stomach still couldn't digest it, but she was able to eat porridge so she was no longer dependent on the IV.

They never discussed the breakup again. Adrian held himself back, trying to hold on to being by Kat's side and caring for her when she was sick.

Everyone was right. Adrian had a tremendous debt of gratitude to Kat. He only realized now, that caring for the sick was exhausting. Not to mention that Kat had done all these years for him, taking care of him when he was weak and helpless.

Maybe deep in his heart Adrian hoped that what he was doing could pay off his debt to Kat. Although he was sure that it was impossible. His debt was too great and could only be paid if he continued his engagement to Kat towards marriage.

However, can a marriage be run on the basis of a debt of gratitude? That foundation was too weak to be their foundation. Kat said