The More the Merrier

Chapter 1044 His Leather Shoes

As soon as Arissa stood up, Benjamin pressed her down and locked his gaze on her. "What are you getting up for?" he asked.

Arissa blinked, revealing a hint of embarrassment. "I want to go to the bathroom."

Benjamin put down his fork and leaned forward to pick her up. "Let me carry you there. Take your IV bag with you."

Arissa held onto his neck with one hand and quickly grabbed her IV bag, which still had half a bag of medication left.

Benjamin carried her to the bathroom and sat her on the toilet seat. That was when he realized that she was not wearing shoes.

He then took off his leather shoes and put them on her feet. "Wear my shoes!"

Arissa lifted her feet, hesitant. Guilt surged within her as Benjamin had to stand around in socks. "It's okay; I don't need them.”

"Be good. The floor is cold," Benjamin insisted while helping her with the shoes.

Arissa, who was wearing his shoes, looked funny, like a child trying on adult shoes.

She glanced at him and whispered, "Why don't you get my shoes for me?"

She smiled at the thought of wearing a man's shoes for the first time.

"Aren't you in a hurry to use the bathroom?" Benjamin asked.

He helped her with the IV bag before nudging her. "Go ahead and use it."

Blushing furiously, Arissa stole a glance at him. "Aren't you going to go out?"

Benjamin's unwavering gaze was fixed on her momentarily before he turned away without a word.

Arissa felt a twitch on her lips, knowing it was pointless to dither.

Once inside, the sound of running water was the only thing that filled the quietness. Arissa sat on the toilet seat, her face buried in her hands, as she tried to quell the rising embarrassment. A deep flush of red crept up to her ears.

When she was done, she found herself locking eyes with Benjamin upon turning around after flushing. It was not long before her gaze skittered away, and she turned to the sink. "Slow down," Benjamin instructed, deftly retrieving a towel for her to wipe her hands.

In one swift motion, he lifted her up into his arms again.

Arissa quickly retrieved the IV bag as they made their way out. Benjamin asked, "Are you still bleeding?"

Shaking her head in response, Arissa murmured, “No.”

With Benjamin's shoes on her feet, Arissa couldn't help but notice his almost bare feet on the floor. Doesn't he think the floor is dirty?

"Do you want your shoes back?" she asked.

His gaze swept over her before he muttered, "Later."

Benjamin carried her into the ward, placing her gently onto the bed. He then carefully hung the IV bag before helping her out of the shoes and into a comfortable position. "Lie down," he instructed.

Arissa settled down and said, "You should keep eating. The food's getting cold."

"It's fine." Benjamin sat down momentarily and took a bite of food before putting the container away.

Then, he took out the medicine given by Shaun and mixed it with hot water before bringing it over.

"It's time for your medicine!" Benjamin said firmly while looking at her.

Smelling the medicine, Arissa furrowed her brows. Nonetheless, she still sat up with Benjamin's help and took the medicine.

Seeing her furrowed brows as she endured the bitterness of the medicine, Benjamin couldn't help but frown as well.

After Arissa finished it, he stuffed a piece of candy in her mouth.

The sweetness in her mouth managed to alleviate her mood as the discomfort from taking medicine disappeared almost instantly.

"You always carry candy in your pocket?" She glanced at Benjamin's pocket.

Benjamin put the bowl away and helped her lie down again.

"You like to eat them, so I always have a few!"

As Arissa's heartbeat quickened, she stared at Benjamin without blinking.

On the other hand, Benjamin pulled the blanket over her and tucked her in.

Soon enough, Arissa realized that she was starting to sweat because of what she had consumed earlier.

Instinctively, she pulled the blanket down slightly for better ventilation.

The next second, Benjamin tucked her in again.

"It's hot..." She gave him a pitiful look.

Seeing a thin layer of sweat on her nose, Benjamin grabbed a tissue and wiped it off.

"You'll be fine in a moment. You can't catch a cold!" he argued.

Arissa did as instructed, given that the heat was still bearable.

Benjamin touched her cheek and whispered softly, "If you feel uncomfortable, I'll help wipe you down in a moment." Wipe me down?

Arissa blinked her eyes before blushing in embarrassment.