Robbie stood waiting in front of the emergency room. His small frame showed clear signs of anxiety and exhaustion.

“Are you hungry?” Old Mr. Nacht gave him a hamburger along with a cup of juice. “It will take some time before the nutritious food that I ordered arrives. You should eat this to fill up your stomach first.”

“It’s alright, thank you.”

Robbie looked longingly at the hamburger, and a loud growl came out of his belly. Immediately, his face flushed red at the embarrassing sound.

How could he not be hungry? In the past, he would have a small snack when he arrived home at three-thirty before having dinner at six.

 

But today, there were no snacks. He hadn’t even managed to drink a sip of water, let alone have dinner.

Right now, his entire body was worn out. Robbie’s face was a sickly shade of white, and his lips looked extremely dry. Occasionally, he would dart out his little tongue to wet his cracked lips.

in two before he handed over a half to Robbie. “I can’t finish such a big burger alone, so why don’t you help me out?

Robbie accepted the burger with reluctance. “Elderly people should eat less. It would be hard for you to digest later

with a laugh. “Quick, eat

have to look

take even a single

he saw his actions and decided to follow Robbie

nearby nurse for a plastic

arrived, Ellie was fast asleep on the bed

stirred as she was

the hamburger to the nurse. “Miss, could you please give these to my sister

Nacht couldn’t help but feel touched at the scene

from him curiously, “Little kid, you’re only three, but you know how to take such good care of your sister. You

to take care of my siblings,” Robbie said determinedly as he

fine. It’s only a tonsil inflammation. Once she gets her medication and drinks tons of

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