96 A Day in Winter (2/2)

Hearing the answer, Gun finally revealed a smile. ”Thanks.”

Meanwhile, on Hyuk and Yeo Ri's side.

Three people stood outside of the hospital's entrance.

Hyuk crossed his arms on his chest, looking at Yeo Ri critically. His slight frown showed a small fraction of the concern he was feeling.

Hyuk's checkup might take some time, so in fear of becoming bored, Yeo Ri had called Min Chae and asked her out to play. Min Chae, having been bored out of her mind, naturally agreed immediately.

”Don't go too far,” Hyuk reminded. ”Don't follow strangers. Don't talk to strangers. Don't take anything from strangers,” he seriously warned.

Yeo Ri fought the urge to roll her eyes. She pouted, ”I know, Oppa. I'm not a kid.”

Of course, he knew that she was not a kid. But still, it did not disperse the worry in his heart. After all that had happened, he was extremely sensitive about Yeo Ri's wellbeing. Just letting her out of his sight for a few hours was already making him anxious.

Hyuk sighed softly, patting her cheek lightly, ”I know.”

Min Chae watched the interaction with fascination. No wonder Yeo Ri liked her brothers a lot. Both of them cared so much about her; even the ferocious-looking Hyuk was soft towards the girl. It was no wonder that her views on the man was so skewed. He was like a totally different person when he was with her!

At that moment, Min Chae thought that Hyuk and Gun were really similar.

”Take care of Yeo Ri for me, Min Chae.” He looked at Min Chae, giving her a slight nod as a sign of passing the responsibility of taking care of Yeo Ri to her.

”Of course; leave it to me!” Min Chae puffed her chest proudly, a grin on her face. No one was going to bother Yeo Ri on her watch! She was determined to have a fun-filled, peaceful date with Yeo Ri.

Hyuk nodded in satisfaction. After shooting Yeo Ri a look that said, 'be careful', Hyuk finally left. Yeo Ri and Min Chae walked hand-in-hand, thinking of where to go.