With tear-stained face, I walked away from Apothec’s laboratory. The small glass he placed before my right eye is becoming misty now, so I had to wipe my tears in order to see clearer. Regardless of how painful this situation is, I will still choose to walk away. My pains are all mine, but I refuse conform to the effects of bitterness and negative situations in my life. I stopped for a while and wiped the mist on the glass. Now, I can see clearly. This is a special lens that Apothec has been working on. Right, he is not only working on the medicine that could stop the epidemic but also on things like these. I am lucky to be a recipient of one of his unique inventions. I let out a deep breath and started to walk towards the north. That’s what Apothec told me to go to. Staying in thi

