Chapter 4 The university organized a fundraiser for Rylan, then arranged for us to visit him afterward . Only twenty students from our class were selected to go , yet somehow , I was specifically included . Upon arriving at the hospital , I immediately understood why . The room wasn't just filled with students and teachers from our school - there also an influencer with a camera . It became painfully clear they had invited me with malicious intent to create more drama . After receiving treatment , Rylan was no longer in critical condition . He lay in bed , his gaze finding me through the crowd . He had always been thin - almost skeletal - and now , with his face drained of color after surgery , he looked especially pitiful . Classmates gathered around him , offering words of concern and support . Standing in the corner was Rylan's sister , whose eyes filled with disgust and resentment when she spotted me . " Who invited you ? " she demanded , her voice rising . " I don't want to see you . " She pointed at me , tears threatening to spill . Sensing compelling content , the influencer immediately aimed the camera in my direction . My classmates stepped aside , creating a conspicuous empty space around me . Rylan sighed , tugging at his sister's sleeve before looking directly at me . " Let's break up , " he said flatly , his eyes devoid of any emotion . " Rylan ! " his sister exclaimed , stamping her foot in frustration . " Even if you break up , she needs to return your money first ! Why should she spend everything you worked and saved for ? " Her voice trembled with anger as she continued , " Just seeing her makes my blood boil! It was YOUR money - why should it be wasted on someone without a conscience ?! " Hearing this , Rylan's expression tightened with discomfort as he looked at me , disappointment filling his gaze . " I never thought you'd be this kind of person , but considering our history together … I won't say much . Just do as my sister suggests and calculate the money . I don't want all of it - just half . " He paused before adding , " I'll give you one month to return the money . After that , we're completely done . " . Our classmates erupted with indignation . " Why should she keep ANY of it ? She should return EVERYTHING ! Don't tell me you still have feelings for someone like her ? " " She's been taking advantage of your kindness all along ! You've always given her whatever she wanted , and this is how she repays you ! " " Gold - diggers like her deserve the fucking worst ! " From the corner , the influencer could be heard telling viewers on the livestream not to use profanity in the comments . Lisa suddenly shoved me forward from behind . I stumbled , barely catching my balance . " Calculate everything ! " she shouted . " Yes ! Calculate it ALL ! " Others joined in , their voices rising with hatred . Looking at Rylan's fake expression of difficulty , I fought back the wave of nausea rising in my throat . " Calculate ? Fine , " I replied calmly . " Let's calculate EVERYTHING then ! "