Chapter 37

- The finals are killing me. - Arianna came up to me with a huge smile, while I was having coffee with Júlia in the hospital canteen.

- Ary, you're going to be late for the cafeteria. - I scolded her, but got up and hugged her. Just a few minutes. I needed to know how you were. She smiled at me and then gave Julia another smile.

- How's your brother? He's fine. The treatment will start this week. The doctors say that if he responds well, he won't need a bone marrow transplant.

- He'll respond. - Arianna encouraged me. - Jenny sent this to you.

She opened her bag and took out an envelope.

- What's this? - When I opened the envelope, I was astonished by the notes inside. - No. Tell her I can't accept it.

- You have to take it. - Arianna refused to take the envelope. - We all contribute a little to your brother's treatment. Even Takashi. I know it's still not much, but I think we might be able to get some help from the city.

- Ary...

- Ell, we're in this together. - She smiled. - Anythi