26 Pavlov’s Stupid B*tch and Her Caretakers (2/2)

Seeing the food, Gun helped her sit up.

”Eat,” Hyuk placed a spoonful of porridge close to her mouth. She was too weak to eat by herself so he personally fed her.

Yeo Ri opened her mouth slightly, her eyes closed. She had no strength to even move.

Hyuk carefully pushed the spoon into the narrow opening, tipping it. Unfortunately, most of the contents spilled. He wiped her mouth and chin patiently, and continued feeding her. Seeing her so weak made his heart break.

”Yeo Ri-ah, you have to eat so you can be healthy again. Please, okay?” Gun's voice cracked as he rubbed her back, coaxing her.

After toiling for almost an hour, Yeo Ri finally finished the whole bowl.

Hyuk wordlessly crushed the pills with the spoon, then fed it to her, helping her wash it down with the water. Yeo Ri coughed, swallowing the pills with difficulty.

”Good girl,” Hyuk mumbled. Together with Gun, he helped the girl lay down and tucked her in. She became unconscious thanks to medicine, and the boys finally had a chance to relax.

Come morning, Yeo Ri's condition was significantly better. However, her temperature could still be considered high so she was still constricted to bedrest.

Gun reluctantly headed to school, leaving Hyuk to take care of Yeo Ri for a few more hours. He glanced at the clock on his phone.

He was getting late for work but Yeo Ri still needed to be looked after. After debating for a long time, he finally decided to go to work. He was in dire need of money and therefore couldn't afford to lose his job.

For one last time, he checked her temperature.

”Wait for Oppa, okay?” Hyuk kissed her forehead, then rested his forehead on hers. It felt so hot that it became scalding after a few seconds. Reluctantly, he extracted himself from the girl and placed a cool, damp cloth on her forehead.

Then, he left for work.