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.

over a half to Robbie. “I can’t finish such a big burger alone, so why don’t you help me out? I’m sure your teachers have taught you that

with reluctance. “Elderly people should eat less. It would be

right,” Spencer said with a laugh. “Quick, eat

first, I have to look

take even a single bite of it. Instead, he cradled the burger

filled with curiosity when he saw his

the nearby nurse for

asleep on the bed with a nurse keeping her company

stirred as she was still in

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

but feel touched at the

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

determinedly as he lifted his chest with pride. “Miss, how is my sister? Is her

all!” The nurse squatted down. “Relax, your sister will be fine. It’s only a tonsil inflammation. Once she gets her medication and drinks tons of water, a little rest is all

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