e as I lazily woke up from my slumbe

to reality. I am suddenly reminded that I am still lying on top of Ren. I bolted up

managed to ask in a panicked voic

p in this position?" Ren teased me as he laughed mer

rush to my face as it dawned on me how embarrassing this position is. I hurriedly got off him

in!" Ren laughed mercilessly as

ng me go!" I yelled back at him as I struggled

nts seemed normal now, his fever must have broken w

e with a kind smile while offerin

a small whisper as I

t. Standing side-by-side while he was standing up straight for the first time made me fully aware of the difference in our size. Ren was so tall that I was slightly shorter than his s

Are you going into town?"

sked a little hesitantly. He just recovered so I was worried about his health. On top of that, I u

f you can take me into town with you.

I can redress your wound," I suggested with a small smile. For so

ld go and collect your herbs like you

?" I asked hesitantly. For a moment, I felt a little scared that

n together. I don't mind if its later in the day or in the

prepare some basic breakfast fo

.

forest to collect herbs. With his clothes covering the bandages on his arm, he looked fit and

Ren asked as we walked through one of the secret p

Since people don't usually come out here, some paths h

herbs. I guess I should collect some fresh herbs to sell

ou looking for?" Ren as

just rest. Maybe you can sit under the

my body, I can at least collect some herbs, tr

I said hesitant

from my bag and showed him some pictures for reference. Ren nodded as I explained to him wi

It must be quite dangerous for a young lady like yourself to l

sk anyways. However, Ren seemed like he genuinely cared. Perhaps, it would be ok to tell him hon

that I'm not well liked by the other villagers, so my father and I decide

you?" Ren asked curiously as he looked straight at me. I guess I don't have a

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