Feeling a bit flustered, I touched my head and said, "Actually, I'm really fine. No need to waste time going to the hospital."
"The check-up is just an excuse. Having dinner is the main thing."
"Huh?"
I didn't understand for a moment.
"I'll treat you to dinner as an apology."
I belatedly said "Oh." Was he using the hospital visit as an excuse to ask me out?
The happiness came too suddenly. I forgot to be happy for a moment.
He then added uncertainly, "If you don't want to..."
I hurriedly interrupted him, "I want to!"
I didn't know what Levi liked about me. I just knew he treated me well and spoiled me.
He was cold to all other girls, only showing his signature smile when he was with me.
I thought this was a sign of his love for me.
That's why when he asked me to marry him that year, I agreed without hesitation.
Later, I learned he married me for his sick Grandpa. He wanted to fulfill his wish.
It was until later, I heard his younger sister mockingly tell me that Levi liked me only because I looked like his first love.
His sister also told me his first love's name was Layla.
I looked at Layla's photo from every angle. Apart from having the same long hair and fair skin, I didn't see any resemblance.