Hyun was filled with anxiety as soon as Yoonhwa opened her mouth.
His gaze was fixed on the doctor who was peering into Yoonhwa’s mouth, ready to handle the situation at any moment.
However, the doctor showed no reaction even upon seeing Yoonhwa’s sharp teeth.
Her professional gaze remained focused solely on the diagnosis.
“There’s no problem with your throat—”
The doctor calmly stated, as if conducting a routine examination.
After a moment of thought, she instructed the nurse to prepare a shot.
The doctor seemed to be deep in thought before deciding and issuing instructions to the nurse.
“Prepare the strongest possible one.”
Her voice was firm yet calm, and the nurse immediately responded, moving to prepare the medication.
Yoonhwa remained seated with her mouth shut, despite the doctor’s orders.
Her gaze was filled with confusion and anxiety, as if she couldn’t fully grasp her situation.
The doctor carefully directed the nurse to prepare the syringe.
Her voice exuded professionalism as she accurately mentioned the names of the medications.
“This medication will help calm the caffeine sensitivity.”
The nurse cautiously filled the syringe with the medication.
Her hands were skilled, and her method of handling the medication was extremely careful.
Yoonhwa watched the entire process with curiosity.
Her eyes darted between the syringe and the medication, filled only with curiosity, lacking an understanding of human medicine.
‘What’s that for… it looks sharp.’
The doctor prepared the syringe to calm Yoonhwa’s condition, carefully holding her arm.
Yoonhwa felt curious about the medication inside the syringe, but the moment she felt the doctor’s touch on her arm, she instinctively reacted.
“Ugh!”
Startled by the sudden contact from the doctor, Yoonhwa instinctively pushed her away.
Her strength was unexpectedly powerful, and the doctor stumbled backward in surprise.
The sound of the doctor’s body crashing to the floor echoed throughout the examination room.
As she fell, the doctor clumsily knocked over some of the equipment in the examination room, momentarily looking dazed from the impact.
Hyun was greatly flustered witnessing this scene.
Without hesitation, he rushed over to the fallen doctor.
His face displayed a mix of surprise and guilt.
“Ar, are you okay..??”
“I’m really sorry…”
His voice was filled with sincere apologies as he reached out a hand to help her up.
At that moment, Hyun’s gaze landed on the doctor’s glasses.
They had fallen to the floor, and the doctor reached out to find them.
Rejecting Hyun’s offered hand, she struggled to get back up on her own.
She carefully picked up the fallen glasses and slowly started to reorient herself to the situation around her.
Once she put on her glasses, her gaze became clearer, and she seemed to be trying to restore order to the chaotic examination room.
“It’s really fine…”
As she stood up, she couldn’t completely hide her slightly irritated expression.
Nevertheless, she calmly responded as if trying to understand the situation.
Yoonhwa felt a deep sense of guilt at seeing the doctor fall.
With an unsteady voice, she cautiously apologized.
“I’m really sorry… I just got surprised…”
Her words were a sincere excuse, and her expression reflected her heartfelt apology.
The doctor accepted Yoonhwa and Hyun’s apologies, deciding to continue the examination.
She prepared the syringe again and asked Yoonhwa.
“Shall I give you the shot..?”
Yoonhwa slightly tilted her head at the doctor’s words, gazing at the syringe she was holding.
Her eyes were a mix of curiosity and a hint of fear.
Yoonhwa was completely unaware of what this shot was or what effect it would have on her.
“A shot..? What’s that for..?”
Without panicking at Yoonhwa’s question, the doctor explained calmly as if she expected such a reaction.
“Ah-. A shot is when you inject medication directly into your body using a needle.”
“You might feel a little discomfort, but it will help you sleep well and feel more comfortable.”
Yoonhwa listened to the doctor’s explanation, starting to seem like she understood a bit.
After hearing the explanation, she appeared to be in deep thought.
Her gaze was still a mix of anxiety and contemplation.
However, encouraged by the hope of escaping her discomfort, she finally made up her mind.
“If it can get better, I understand…”
Yoonhwa’s voice trembled, but her resolve seemed firm.
Hearing Yoonhwa’s decision, the doctor cautiously approached with the syringe.
Her movements looked skilled and confident.
Following the doctor’s instructions, the nurse came over to Yoonhwa.
She gently grabbed Yoonhwa’s arm and carefully rolled up her sleeve.
Yoonhwa’s skin was pale, slightly trembling from the tension.
The nurse observed the appropriate spot on her arm, generally around the veins where injections are usually given, and sanitized the area.
As the cold antiseptic touched Yoonhwa’s skin, she flinched slightly.
The nurse, with a cold smile intended to soothe Yoonhwa, spoke.
“Not yet the needle-.”
The doctor awkwardly warned Yoonhwa while holding the syringe.
“It’ll sting a bit~.”
The doctor’s hands looked steady as she positioned the syringe needle accurately against Yoonhwa’s vein.
As the needle pierced her skin, Yoonhwa instinctively shut her eyes tight.
Hyun, standing beside Yoonhwa, nervously watched the whole process.
His eyes reflected both concern and hope for Yoonhwa’s quick recovery.
Once the injection was over, the doctor lowered the syringe and looked at Yoonhwa.
“All done.”
Yoonhwa carefully opened her eyes, gazing at the doctor in surprise.
“Al, already..??”
Her voice was mixed with astonishment and relief.
Yoonhwa felt the tension slowly leaving her.
She realized that the process was far simpler and quicker than she had imagined.
The doctor responded to Yoonhwa’s reaction with a stiff smile, nodding her head.
“Yes, the entire examination process is complete now…”
“This shot will calm the reaction to caffeine.”
“Once your body settles down a bit, you should be able to sleep.”
She continued speaking while finalizing a few records on the computer at the examination table.
“There’s no additional medication to take.”
“Please rest at home and monitor your condition.”
“If you feel any abnormalities or aren’t feeling better, feel free to come back anytime.”
Hyun let out a sigh of relief at the doctor’s words.
He took Yoonhwa’s hand again, reassuring her.
“Okay, Yoonhwa, let’s go home and rest now.”
Yoonhwa rose from her chair, leaning on Hyun’s hand.
She was still surprised that the injection had ended so simply.
Her face was filled with gratitude towards the doctor and nurse.
“Th-thank you..”
She managed to greet the doctor.
As Hyun and Yoonhwa received the doctor’s farewell, they left the examination room.
As they passed through the hospital’s busy hallway and returned to the bustling lobby, the two held each other’s hands tightly.
Yoonhwa never expected that her urgent visit to the hospital for her health would end so easily.
Hyun approached the reception desk in the lobby and settled the doctor’s fee.
The receptionist kindly wished them a speedy recovery, telling them to return anytime if needed.
Hyun expressed his thanks and took Yoonhwa out of the hospital.
As they stepped outside, the fresh air greeted them. Yoonhwa took a deep breath.
She felt a complex mix of relief and fatigue from her emotions.
Hyun gently spoke to Yoonhwa.
“Yoonhwa, let’s go home and rest well now.”
“You should be able to sleep now.”
Her gaze was filled with longing.
“H-hyun, I’m so hungry…”
“I’ll walk a little further back.”
Yoonhwa’s voice was strained, yet her words contained a strong desire.
Hyun was momentarily taken aback by Yoonhwa’s statement but nodded in understanding.
“Alright, Yoonhwa…”
“You’ll feel better after a nap, right..?”
Hyun’s voice was mixed with concern and care.
Yoonhwa sent Hyun a grateful smile as she slowly walked a little further away from him.
She looked around, trying to manage her emotions.
Hyun watched Yoonhwa from a short distance, ready to be by her side whenever she needed.
When they arrived home, Seojin and Nomi were joyfully playing in the living room.
Seojin looked a little worn out from playing with Nomi, but her face was filled with satisfaction and happiness.
Nomi seemed full of energy playing with Seojin, and a warm vibe flowed between the monster and the human.
As soon as Nomi spotted Hyun and Yoonhwa, she excitedly ran over.
“Yoonhwa unnie is back!”
Her voice held joy and relief.
Seojin also stood up and approached Hyun and Yoonhwa.
“Wow, you’re back already??…”
“How is Yoonhwa?!”
Her voice was filled with genuine concern.
Hyun briefly explained the situation at the hospital to Seojin.
“She was diagnosed with caffeine sensitivity.”
“She just got one shot…”
Seojin sighed in relief upon hearing that and looked at Nomi.
“Since she got a shot, she should feel better now, right..??”
Yoonhwa mustered a smile in response to Seojin and Nomi’s worried gazes.
“Hello, Seojin, Nomi…”
She felt she no longer had the strength to hold herself up.
Sleep was completely overtaking Yoonhwa.
She could no longer keep her heavy eyelids open.
“I’m sorry, I… I need to sleep…”
Yoonhwa’s voice weakened and she carefully turned to head towards her room.
She threw herself onto the bed without changing her clothes or washing up.
As the bed sheets gently cradled her tired body, Yoonhwa instantly fell into the world of sleep.
Once the door closed, Seojin and Nomi exchanged glances for a moment.
Concern for Yoonhwa mixed with relief that she could finally get the rest she needed reflected on their faces.
“Unnie, you have to rest well…”
Nomi said in a small voice. Seojin nodded and turned her gaze to Hyun.
“Hyun, don’t worry too much. Yoonhwa will be okay now.”
Hyun looked at Seojin, expressing his gratitude.
“Seojin, thank you so much.”
“Your presence really helped today.”
While expressing his thanks to Seojin, Hyun handed her a few notes.
He returned the change from the amount he had paid at the hospital.
Seojin waved her hands as she received the money Hyun offered.
“It’s okay, just take it.”
“When Yoonhwa recovers, just take me out for dinner then.”
Hyun was touched by Seojin’s consideration.
“Thank you so much, Seojin.”
“I’ll definitely repay you..!!”
Seojin answered with a bright smile at Hyun’s words of appreciation.
“No, Hyun~.”
“I didn’t even eat breakfast, so how about you make me breakfast?”
Nomi was jumping on the sofa while watching TV.
She occasionally glanced at Seojin, bursting into giggles.
“I had breakfast!”
Hyun chuckled at Seojin and Nomi’s words, nodding his head.
“Yeah, I’m a bit hungry too. What should we eat?”
Seojin rummaged through the fridge and suggested.
“How about toast with cheese and eggs??”
Hyun nodded in agreement, and Nomi turned her attention away from the TV, watching them with interest.
Seojin and Hyun began preparing ingredients in the kitchen, starting to make a simple breakfast.
As the toast and eggs cooked in the kitchen, delicious smells wafted through the house.
Drawn in by the scents of melting cheese and sizzling eggs, Nomi approached the kitchen.
“Wow, that looks delicious!”
“I want to eat too!!”
Her eyes sparkled with eagerness.
Seojin and Hyun, laughing at Nomi’s reaction, offered her several warm pieces of toast.
While sitting at the dining table, enjoying breakfast together, the house was filled with a harmonious atmosphere.
“Looks delicious!”
After breakfast, Hyun cautiously made his way to Yoonhwa’s sleeping room.
He gently opened the door, and the sound of Yoonhwa’s loud snoring filled the room as she was deep in sleep.
Yoonhwa lay in a peculiar position on the bed.
Her body was angled to one side, with one arm stretching out over the edge of the bed.
The blanket had been kicked to the end of the bed by her restless movements, barely touching the floor.
Her tail swayed softly, as if looking for stability.
Unbeknownst to her, Yoonhwa had grabbed her tail with one hand while sleeping, resembling a child cradling something precious.
A satisfied smile appeared on Yoonhwa’s face even in her sleep.
A grin crept across her lips, as if lost in a delightful dream.
Hyun quietly gazed at Yoonhwa, letting out a deep sigh of relief at her peaceful slumber.
Knowing that Yoonhwa was having a good dream made all his efforts feel worthwhile.
Deciding not to disturb her further, Hyun quietly closed the door, allowing her the rest she needed.