You More Than Anything In The World

“That's all right. I bought them for you!” Ethen tousled his hair.

“My grandma says we shouldn't take things from others. I have to return them to you!” Tim was adamant.

Ethen adjusted his glasses and held Tim's hand to bring him toward the coffee table.

“Even if you were to return them to me, I can't possibly fit in them!” Ethen carried him and sat on the couch before unpacking the food.

“Mr. Frank, you can return them to the shop, no?”

Ethen was starting to notice how stubborn Tim could be, so he explained, “I'm afraid they won't allow that.”

Hearing that, Tim lowered his head and bit his lips before making a tough decision. “Okay, then. How much do they cost? I'll pay you!”

Ethen was rendered speechless. Why is this kid so stubborn?

“Just treat them as a gift from me, okay?” Ethen asked.

Tim glanced at him and shook his head in response. “I can't accept rewards that I haven't worked for!”

I like you because I find you cute! Why can't I give

give in, Tim shook his head. “No! I can't

inwardly and uttered, “Have your lunch

these clothes cost, Mr. Frank? I'll pay you

clothes aren't cheap! In fact, they're branded! If I tell him the prices,

then, an idea popped up in Ethen's mind, and he told him

“One hundred!”

that the price was high, he whipped out some cash

his money, though. “Keep it! You can buy me a

at the food Ethen had bought for him and nodded.

then. I'll buy you dinner and treat you to a meal tomorrow. Mr. Frank, will you still be

of you, I won't

gaze and uttered softly, “You don't have to take care of me, Mr. Frank. I'll be fine

else to do! Besides, it's my job to take care of you. If you don't like having me around, your daddy will cut

“Then you better stay here. However, you don't have to be at the hospital at all times,

had caught Ethen by surprise. “Don't worry about me. Dig in, okay?

join me, Mr. Frank?” Tim gulped when

up a fork and gave it to Tim before picking one up

took a piece of steak