Neil had been in the hospital.
He was in the VIP ward at the burns unit on the top floor.
He had to be treated properly as he had lost a layer of skin on both arms. The doctors had wrapped his arms like dumplings. If one did not look carefully, his arms looked like a robot's.
He could not use his hands, so he could not play games on his phone. The only thing he could do was stare at the ceiling on the bed. He would count how many lines were made of the carving on it.
Fortunately, Aurelia asked for leave from the tailor's shop and stayed by his side every day.
She thought he was only hurt because he was protecting her. Apart from guilt, the love from before had accumulated into a quick stream that drowned her heart.
She would feed him herself, as well as wipe his body.
Neil was hesitating at first.
However, after getting used to it a third or fourth time, he was enjoying it now.
Aurelia was gentle when she wiped him. Her hands were soft, and the temperature of the towel was perfect. He would be warmed up as she wiped him, and many obscene things were playing in his head…
"Uncle," Aurelia said in all seriousness while wiping. "The doctors said that you must keep your body cool since it's hot in Southeast Aciatic. Otherwise, you'll get a heat rash if you keep lying here."
"Okay." Neil was enjoying himself. He did not even know what he was saying. "Then wipe more."
She paused for a second and blushed. She continued to wipe him quietly.
However, she was going lower and lower with her kitten scratches… He was antsy, as if he was on fire.
He would embarrass himself if this went on!
He was the best actor. How could he embarrass himself? He could not, especially in front of her!
Therefore, he sat straight up abruptly.
That startled Aurelia. "Uncle, w-what are you doing?"
"Nothing." Neil looked at her and quietly used both feet to cover his body with the blanket.
She put down the towel and went to peel him an apple.
"Hey, stop for a little bit," he said softly. "Sit here. Let's chat."
Aurelia listened to him and sat next to the bed like a good girl.
Neil just looked at her quietly.
She had been in Southeast Aciatic for some time now. The weather was warmer here, and it was sunnier compared to Chaiseland.
However, she seemed to be immune to UV. No matter how much sun she got, her tiny face remained fair. It was the kind of fairness that many liked.
Southeast Aciatic had many desserts. She was a glutton, so she had gained weight throughout the year.
However, her waist remained small.
Neil smiled. The young lady who was currently sitting before him was even sexier than the young lady in nomadic attire that he had seen the first time. He was charmed.
"What's wrong, uncle?" Aurelia blinked her doe eyes.
When Neil snapped back his senses, he could not help but think he must have looked like a fool just now.
Therefore, the best actor, a master at controlling his expressions, sat up straight instantly. He looked at her coldly and said, "Why don't you… go back to work. It's terrible to take such a long leave."
Aurelia was stunned. Was he chasing her away?
"No need!" She quickly said, "May is understanding. She knows that I'm here taking care of you, so she told me there's no need to be back so soon."
"T-Then go home to read. You have an exam coming up."
"I've already done my revision. The exam shouldn't be a problem."
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