49 The Second Big Lie (2/2)

Yeo Ri tightened her grip on his arm, ”I'm really fine, Oppa. I think I just played around too much. I'll probably feel better after drinking something warm.”

Hyuk furrowed his eyebrows. She didn't look fine at all. Even with all the clothes bundling her, she was still shivering and pallid. But still, he chose to believe her. ”Fine, have it your way,” he says with difficulty. ”If you feel bad, just call for one of the doctors or nurses. We're in a hospital. They're here to help you.”

”Mm. Then, I'll go to the mart... I'll be right back, Oppa,” Yeo Ri flashed him a tired smile. Acting as if nothing was wrong, she exited the room.

However, she barely lasted a few steps.

Her body that had been fuelled by adrenaline and willpower suddenly lost its strength like a puppet with its strings cut.

”Oh my god—!” A nurse's scream rang in the hallway. ”Excuse me, student?! Student?!”

People surrounded Yeo Ri's barely conscious body, asking if she was alright.

Hyuk's door opened abruptly after hearing the noise. His tunnel vision zeroed in on Yeo Ri. Seeing Yeo Ri lying on the floor, Hyuk sprang out of his room and pushed his way to her.

”Yeo Ri?! Yeo Ri-ah! Get a hold of yourself, Yeo Ri-ah!” He shook her with panic. ”Doctor! Doctor, please help her!” Hyuk loudly called out. All he could think about was Yeo Ri's unconscious figure.

His limbs were becoming limp like noodles, but he pushed on. It felt as if there was something stuck in his throat as worry seized his heart. He felt sick at the thought of something bad happening to Yeo Ri. He rushed for a doctor, yelling like a madman.

He didn't think twice before placing an arm under her neck and below her knees, carrying her into his ward and placing her onto the empty bed next to his.

A doctor rushed to her side, flanked by other staffs. Hurriedly, they kicked out other unrelated personnel, including Hyuk, and began their work.

Hyuk was forced to watch by the sidelines as people rushed in and out of the room.

He paced back and forth in front of the door, occasionally looking inside every once in a while to check what was happening.