CHAPTER 29—Job: To Protect Her

CHAPTER 29

Rain's Point of View

I tormented Dad and looked at Ali with a smile on his face. "You know, I think it will be good if I can squeeze your wounds! You're annoying!" I said.

Ali seems to have lost blood because of what I said. "D-don't."

I just sat in the waiting area while my father settled the bill. Ali is still in the wheelchair and just looking at me.

"What are you staring at?" I asked flatly.

He averted his gaze. "N-nothing." Bow down more.

I made him suffer again. "You're so stubborn. Do you think you can rest at home?"

He met my gaze. "Do you think I can protect you if I'm here and you're at home?" His eyes were wide as he looked directly at me.

That question seemed like a warm hand caressing my heart. He seemed to dissolve the annoyance he felt. I bent down and sighed. I met his gaze.

"Ali..."

"I hope you understand my reason why I want to go home. When I'm here, I won't be able to act properly. I'll always worry about you."

I approached him and held his hand. Now I u