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.

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 a good kid should

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

said with a laugh. “Quick, eat

eat first, I have to look for my

burger. But he did not take even a single bite of

when he saw his

ask the nearby nurse for a plastic

asleep on the bed with a nurse keeping her company by her

softly, but she barely stirred as she was still in

her up, Robbie handed over the cup of warm water and the hamburger to the nurse. “Miss, could

Nacht couldn’t help but feel touched at the scene before him. Robbie

buy this for your sister?” The nurse took the food from him curiously, “Little kid, you’re only three, but you know

responsibility to take care of my siblings,” Robbie said determinedly as he lifted his chest with pride. “Miss, how is my

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

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