Chapter 9
I found out that Liam injured his leg in an accident during a race with his friends. Luckily, his injuries could be healed.
Otherwise, he would have bawled his eyes out.
“It’s so boring here. I really respect how you can just sit here all day!”
Liam let out a dramatic howl, then handed me today’s lunch with a resigned look.
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“I can’t do it. If I stay here any longer, I’ll be stir–crazy! But my big brother won’t let me go outside! This is so annoying! Even
the doctor said I can walk now.”
I looked at the way Liam flailed around, and couldn’t help but giggle. “He’s just worried about you.”
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“Nah. He’s just being bossy again!” Liam protested, clinging to my arm as he whined.
I caught a glimpse of the scars on his wrist and said casually, “You’ve got a lot of old injuries… It’s normal for your brother to
worry.”
Liam jumped, covering his chest with both hands with a startled look. “When… When did you peek
was sleeping?!”
at my
body? Was it when I
The tips of his ears got even redder.
I reached up and flicked his forehead. “Use your brain, will you? They’re all over your wrists. I don’t need
your shirt.”
Liam drooped, and mumbled in embarrassment, “Oh, I see. I thought… Maybe you had some other thoughts about me.”
I almost spat out my food. “What? How old are you, anyway? Are you even an adult yet?”
Liam got flustered. “I’m nineteen! I’m an adult!”