Chaotic Nights — Chapter 207. Need

Translator: Atlas

Weekly Chapter 4/4

“I was surprised that Yongi hadn’t come to the clinic.”

“You are very considerate. But she hasn’t woken up yet.”

“Maybe she’s tired. How about we go to the clinic together? The priest brought some wonderfully aromatic coffee. Would you like a cup?

Park Jooyoung was worried that Yongi, who had never slept soundly, would not leave the house. Maybe she couldn’t get out, or maybe she didn’t want to.

“Thank you. But I’ll go to the clinic when she wakes up.”

He was a proud man. When he saw the Great Prince, he couldn’t even make eye contact because he felt oppressed, but this man was a little different.

He felt a little more human. Moreover, he could easily tell that he was strong.

Park Jooyoung remembered the day she left Harye, Yuljae followed them until they crossed the first mountain. Park noticed that Yongi behaved shy all night.

It was evident that their bond was more profound than his own. Juyoung took a step back with an embarrassed expression on his face.

“Then I’ll go back to the clinic. If you need anything, you can go to the clinic.”

“Sure.”

Yuljae remained motionless until Jooyoung opened the gate. It was only after Jooyoung left that Yuljae once more stood before the door.

Then he spoke,

“The man has left.”

A voice answered from beyond the door.

“You leave too.”

“I cannot. I must accompany you.”

“If you disobey orders, will your head be cut off? I feel ashamed, I can’t look Eunha in the face because I caused trouble for her.”

Yuljae, who could no longer contain himself, opened the door. The alluring fragrance of lilies permeated the room. The room radiated warmth, reminiscent of a fireplace blazing.

“You…”

Yuljae saw Yongi trembling. He quickly approached her.

“Are you sick?”

His large hands gripped her shoulders.

Yongi clutched the blanket tightly while shaking her head.

“I think I need medicine…”

“You ought to have mentioned that sooner!”

Yongi couldn’t comprehend why Yuljae was so furious.

“Are you upset because I fell ill?”

“No. But you’re stubborn.”

Yongi frowned. Her breathing was heavy.

“Wait.”

Yuljae touched her forehead. When his cold hand touched her, her shoulders shook. Her fever was quite high. Yuljae stood up to search for Jooyoung.

Yongi quickly grabbed Yuljae’s neck. She had parched lips.

“There are medications in the kitchen cupboard. Taking a fever reducer should make me feel better…”

Even her eyes were red. Yuljae set aside the sword from his belt and opened the window to freshen up the room.

Then he went to the kitchen, and returned with a bottle. Yongi panted heavily, her head facing the window.

Yuljae put his hand on Yongi’s cheek. It looked like she had fainted because she couldn’t even lift her eyelids. He felt anxious.

If her condition was severe, she needed to be taken to the clinic right away. Yuljae gently raised Yongi’s back and parted her lips. Her tongue felt hot.

Yuljae opened the bottle.

“Don’t spit out the medicine. Then I’ll look for a doctor.”

Before Yongi closed her eyes again, he poured the liquid from the bottle into her mouth.

She coughed after she swallowed the liquid. Yuljae patted her back as she coughed. He could feel her bones with his palm.

He could understand Jihak now, when he worried about Eunha.

Yuljae’s eyes darkened.

***

“Eunha.”

She stood before the door. Jihak’s voice came from inside.

“Enter.”

With a heart full of trepidation, Eunha pushed open the door. Jihak glanced up from his papers, removing his glasses.

Her pulse quickened under his intense stare.

“I need to ask you a favor.”