Ever since Victoria was diagnosed with leukemia a few months ago, the hospital has become her second home. Each day it grows harder to stay optimistic as her body weakens, yet she forces a smile so Jeonghan—her best friend—won’t worry. He visits almost every day, bringing little pieces of the outside world with him: stories from school, life, and laughter she desperately clings to. He is her anchor, the reason she finds the strength to keep going, and she is endlessly grateful for him.

But as much as she loves him, Victoria hides the truth. Her condition is worsening, and the doctors aren’t sure she’ll survive. She can’t bring herself to crush him with that reality, so she lies, insisting she’s doing fine. Still, fear gnaws at her: the fear that Jeonghan might one day slip away, leaving her alone. What she doesn’t know is that Jeonghan loves her more deeply than she realizes. He dreams of confessing his feelings, unaware of how little time he may have left. Will he confess before it’s too late?

"Victoria~ Guess who it is~" The voice behind the hospital door was unmistakable. She didn’t need to look to know it was Jeonghan. Relief washed over her—at least he’d come during visiting hours this time, instead of sneaking in after dark like he often threatened to.