For a long time, he stared directly at her, as if he had never seen her before, his fingers gently caressing her cheek, finally resting on her lips. He would rather she angrily glare at him, curse him, than have her in this unconscious state.
At this moment, An Ke moved, slowly opening her eyes, tilting her small face and looking at him with watery eyes: “I want to drink water.”
“Okay,” Jun Hao jumped off the bed like lightning: “I’ll bring water right away.” As he spoke, he quickly disappeared through the doorway.
An Ke stared at the door, her gaze sharp and completely different from moments before.
Soon, Jun Hao personally carried a large glass of water, looking at her gently: “I asked the doctor. Plain water is best.”
An Ke let him help her sit up against the headboard. He held the water to her lips: “Be good, drink quickly.”
An Ke said nothing, taking a small sip and shaking her head: “Too bland, I don’t want to drink. I want honey water.”
“Wait,” Jun Hao picked up the cup and ran out of the room.
An Ke no longer looked at the door, simply closing her eyes.
Jun Hao quickly returned, holding a small honey bottle: “Try this first, I’ll add more if it’s not sweet enough.”
“Mm,” An Ke obediently nodded, taking a large sip: “Too sweet.” Tears were about to overflow from her eyes.
“Sorry, I’ll pour another cup,” Jun Hao showed no impatience, only anxiety.
An Ke watched his retreating back, her eyes growing confused. The more he indulged her and showed care, the more she believed he was atoning. She wouldn’t know that downstairs was already bustling, with several doctors having done their best to prepare this cup of water for her.
“If this still doesn’t suit your taste, I’ll make them all reflect on it,” Jun Hao entered and spoke: “Try again.” He held the water to An Ke’s lips, looking at her expectantly.
“Cough, cough…” An Ke spat out the water as soon as it entered her mouth, all over Jun Hao.
Jun Hao didn’t care about the dirty clothes, immediately patting her back: “Be careful drinking, be careful.”
An Ke shook her head again: “I can’t drink.”
