Chapter 123 - Free will (1/2)

Pain— that was the only thing Jinhee felt. Sharp pain pierced through her entire body, and Jinhee let out a groan feeling that. The smell of disinfectants of entered into Jinhee's nostrils.

"Are you awake, Jinhee-ah?"

Jinhee heard a familiar voice ask her that, and mustering up her courage, Jinhee slowly attempted to open her eyes.

The bright light hit her eyes, and Jinhee immediately shut close her eyes tightly. Once again, Jinhee opened her eyes gradually, and this time she was successful.

White ceiling was the first thing that she saw, and turning her head slowly, she stared at the direction where the voice came from.

Blinking her eyes multiple times, Jinhee tried to focus her vision. Seated on the chair beside her bed was Han Taehee, and her appearance was all disheveled.

As most of the times, it was Taehee who saved her in her time of need. Looking at Taehee, Jinhee could guess that she hadn't slept the entire night.

Looking down upon her body, Jinhee saw that she was covered with bandages and let out a sigh.

Even though she tried to be careful in this life, she still became a victim in the end. Jinhee was disappointed with herself.

"Thanks." Jinhee managed to voice out.

"It's alright, Jinhee-ah. How are you feeling?" Taehee questioned in a caring tone.

"I'm feeling alright," Jinhee spoke out, "I don't want to act strong and say I could've handled it on my own.

I could've probably died if it was not for you, so if you need anything in return, please state it."

"I won't ask for something you're not comfortable with. Stop thinking that you owe me. I did this with free will. Now, rest," Taehee spoke out with a sweet smile on her face.

Nonetheless, instead of her words bring relief to Jinhee, it only bought guilt to Jinhee, and unable to look at Taehee, Jinhee turned the other way.

"I am not efficient in many things. But  no matter what the situation is, I'll lend you a hand," Jinhee vocalised.

Patting Jinhee's head, Taehee voiced out, "I only need you to be happy."

Jinhee just closed her eyes and tried to bring her emotions into control. That's when, something hit her. Opening her eyes wide, she turned to face Taehee.

"The tests! They were supposed to be held today!" Jinhee exclaimed.

She prepared really hard for the exams this time, and for an accident, she did not want to miss any of the exams. This exams were the only way to prove herself for now.

"What's the time now?" Jinhee questioned whilst desperately praying that it was not that late yet.

"Are you at a condition to write an exam?" Taehee asked.

"I can manage. Let's hurry up, Taehee-ah! Let's not waste any longer," Jinhee stated.

"You right wrist is sprained, and you can not use it for a while," Taehee voiced out.

Despondently, Jinhee stared towards at her right hand that was bandaged up and tried to move it.

Feeling the sharp pain, Jinhee realized that Taehee was right and let out a sigh. Missing these monthly exams won't make anyone stay back a year, but Jinhee was looking forward to this very much.

Closing her eyes, Jinhee tried to slip into the darkness and stop thinking about everything else. She was not at the mood to face anyone at this moment.

Understanding what Jinhee was going through at this moment, Taehee patted her head, hoping to deliver some comfort to her.

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