“It might be an infection. I suggested he go to the hospital, but he refused,” Lee said.
Mnie frowned slightly at that. She had been worried about Eugene’s wounds getting infected when he came backst night and showered. She thought everything was fine at first, but it seemed like that
was not the case.
“Mr. Scott started having <b>a </b>slight fever yesterday afternoon. I didn’t notice it at the start, and the fever ended up spiking. I just called the <b>doctor</b>, and they advised me <b>to </b>prepare some antibiotics.
“Could you go up and check on him? I’m worried he might not befortable alone in the room.”
Mnie shook her head. “Eugene is allergic to certain medications<b>, </b>so I’ll go get them.”
This was also the reason Mnie was worried about him yesterday. Eugene <b>had </b>a delicate constitution and was allergic to several types of antibiotics.
Lee <b>stood </b>still, astonished. The man had never told him about his drug allergies.
However, Eugene rarely got sick, so he rarely needed medication. It was only after spending a long time with Mnie that she gradually learned about his habits.
Luckily, there was a pharmacy nearby. Mnie got the medicine ording to the <b>doctor’s </b>advice <b>and </b>Eugene’s condition. When she was at the <b>counter</b>, she realized Lee had called her several times, probably when she was too preupied to notice.
Mnie returned with the medicine. Lee was waiting for her at the door of the <b>room</b>. When he saw her, he softly said, “I need to handle a document from thepany. I’ll head back to my room first. Could you please help me out?”
Although Mnie wanted to refuse, seeing the bandage on Lee’s head made her remain silent.
Lee’s injury was slightly more severe than Eugene’s, <b>and </b>part of the reason why <b>Eugene </b>got injured <b>was </b>also due to him protecting her. It was within reason for Mnie to take care of him.
Lee said Eugene had a high fever. When Mnie entered the room, Eugene was leaning against the headboard with aptop propped in front of him. His cheeks were abnormally flushed. He had not even noticed hering in, which meant that he <b>was </b>still working.
Mnie ced the medicine next to him and asked softly, “Have you had dinner?” Eugene heard her and lifted his head from theptop.
“Did Lee send you?” he asked, his voice hoarse and heavy.
“He doesn’t know about your drug allergies,” Mnie replied. She then went to fetch him a cup of warm water. “Once you’ve had dinner, take your medicine. Have you changed the dressing on your wound?”
Eugene was wearing casual clothes<b>, </b>presumably due to his illness. He <b>looked </b><b>very </b>gentle. He <b>reached </b>
out to ept the cup of water Mnie brought him. When their fingertips touched, Mnie furrowed
her brows.
“Have you taken your temperature?” she asked.
Eugene’s skin was burning. Biting her lip, Mnie looked at his feverish face and even darker eyes<b>. </b>She said, “If your condition doesn’t improve, you should go to the hospital.‘
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“There’s no need for all that hassle,” Eugene simply replied. Mnie knew him well and knew he did not like going to hospitals.
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However, taking in his exhaustion and unhealthy appearance, she could not help but press on, Eugene<b>, </b>no <b>one </b>will care even if you don’t take care of yourself. You always think your body is made of
iron.
“You <b>insist </b>on working even when you’re sick and refuse to <b>go </b>to the hospital. If you think you can tough it out, then tough it out properly.”
After saying all this, Mnie picked up the medicine she bought, looked at it, and then impatiently threw it back to its original spot. “If you’re so tough, then don’t bother taking the medicine.”
Eugene remained silent at her tirade. He looked up, his jet–ck pupils staring straight at her as his thin lips pursed tightly. He seemed displeased.
It was only then that Mnie realized she had lost herposure and gone off on him. She had been preupied with thoughts of Matthew and Howard, which put her in a bad mood.
She bit her lip and put a lid on her emotions before saying softly, “I’m sorry, I was just in a bad mood earlier. Rest well. I’ll be outside. If you need anything, just call me.”