Chapter 123 - Free will (2/2)

Absorbed in self-condemnation and unhappiness, Jinhee was not aware of when she fell asleep, and when she opened her eyes, she was not aware of how long she had slept for.

Opening her eyes, Jinhee could see that Taehee was talking with a male in white coat, whom Jinhee deduced to be the doctor.

It surprised her that Taehee was still here for she expected her to leave. All of Taehee's action managed to warm Jinhee's heart, and slowly and subconsciously, it became to soften up towards Taehee.

Jinhee could not hear what both of them were talking about, and soon enough, the doctor stepped out of the door.

Taehee turned to face Jinhee, and when she noticed that Jinhee was awake, a smile formed on Taehee's face.

Jinhee recalled something, and as she was about to open her mouth to ask, her throat felt parched.

"W-Water?" Jinhee managed to voice out.

Listening to Jinhee's words, Taehee moved towards the small table beside the bed and picked up the glass of water.

Jinhee was about to sit up, and as she pressed her hand against the bed, a sharp pain went through her wrists and back. Her entire body felt sore at that instant, and she winced.

"Careful," Taehee spoke out.

Placing the glass of water down on the chair, Taehee supported Jinhee up by placing her right hand behind shoulder and then picked up the glass of water with her left hand.

As Taehee bought the glass of water closer to Jinhee's lips, Jinhee raised her head up to stare at Taehee.

As the cold glass touched Jinhee's lips, she opened her mouth to drink down the water. The entire time, Jinhee's eyes were on Taehee, observing her expression.

Joy, relief, concern, and anger played on Taehee's face, and noticing that hint of anger in Taehee's eyes, Jinhee had an idea on where it was directed at.

After Jinhee finished drinking the water, Taehee placed the glass on the chair, and taking out the handkerchief from her pocket, Taehee wiped the corner of Jinhee's mouth.

Jinhee did not mind being taken care in this way and infact, liked it. Light pink coated her cheeks at the thought of that, and Jinhee turned the other way.

Although Taehee noticed her coloured cheeks, she did not comment anything about it, and gently, she placed Jinhee on the soft bed.

"Thank you, Taehee," Jinhee voiced out.

Remembering the question Jinhee wanted to ask earlier, Jinhee voiced out, "You didn't go school or give the exam today?"

"Do you think I had the mood to go to school when you're laying on the bed this way?" Taehee smiled.

Although Taehee's action touched Jinhee, Jinhee was ashamed of feeling this way. Instead of content about the matter, she should be guilty.

"The doctors were here, and my wounds were not enough to cause something serious," Jinhee spoke out.

"It's better to not give the exam then receive a big zero," Taehee expressed.

Jinhee just shook her head slightly at Taehee's actions; She was truly one of a kind.

That's when, Jinhee remembered about the anger in Taehee's eyes— that she noticed previously— and asked, "I presume you've found the one behind this?"

Taehee nodded.

"Yes, it was Im Jieun and two of her lackeys," Taehee voiced out.

In her eyes was rage and a desire for revenge, which was noticed by Jinhee.