I want to protect sister

Harry's eyelashes fluttered and he slowly opened his eyes. He smiled at Crystal and sat up to give her a hug, "Good morning pretty sister."

Crystal smiled, hugged him back and replied gently, "Good morning little angel."

Harry nodded and turned towards his uncle. He just nodded at him and walked towards the washroom to freshen up.

Asher was slightly shocked watching their interaction, she was quite feisty with him and what's up with his nephew, is he capable of smiling too. It's quite new for him.

Crystal watched Harry walk towards the restroom and turn her gaze towards Asher, "Fresh up, I'm ordering breakfast. After that I have to leave, to settle some matters. I'll come back at night until you recover to watch over you and Harry though. In case those people came back to harm my little Harry."

Asher nodded and Crystal left the ward to make morning rounds and prepare breakfast for them.

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Crystal walked out of the ward and headed towards the locker room of the staff. Last night was hell of a roller coaster ride. Now she just wants to rest a bit.

She walked in the empty locker room and just sat on a nearby bench wondering her next course of action. She never hesitated even before killing her first victim which ironically was her brother. Hah

But today right this moment she was hesitating whether to let Harry in her fucked up life. No I can't let him experience everything I did. I have to protect him from danger. Her future was uncertain. Knowing her father, he definitely won't let me have a good time after all the grudges I have with him. I'll protect you baby.

After contemplating for a while she dialed a number and called her most skilled men and ordered them to protect those uncle and nephew. After arranging everything and making her morning rounds. She left the hospital and moved towards her nearby apartment. She doesn't trust anyone for her meals so most of the time she prefers to make it on her own.

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Meanwhile in the hospital room Harry came back to the sofa and sat there obediently as if waiting for someone. Asher glanced at his nephew and hesitated whether to ask his questions or not.

Harry glanced at him and noticed his hesitation and asked coldly, "What? Just ask."

Asher just stared at him and asked sincerely, "How are you?"

Harry was a little stunned, he never thought the first question he would ask is 'How are you?' he expected him to ask about his deal with the pretty sister or why he saved him.

Harry's voice softened, "I'm fine better than the last five years."

Asher nodded and asked, "Do you like her?"

Harry replied with a gentle smile, "She's the first person I've felt warmth from. The family I've been searching in my father for the last few years. I finally got it but in her."

Asher smiled but then he frowned, "Why did you save me? I thought you hated me for separating you from your father."

Harry replied, "I know your actions were harsh back then. But I notice every single thing around me. I knew you wanted to save me from hell. But I didn't want to leave my father just yet. And when I saw you hurt last night, I couldn't bring myself to ignore you and let you die. And then I heard last night here that I was destined to die with you, so the last hope left in me was extinguished last night."

Asher was stunned by this smart kid, he never expected that he was aware of everything. Asher felt slightly relieved that both of them were able to make it out alive.

Asher looked at Harry and asked, "What's your plan now?"

Harry looked at him seriously and asked, "Can you train me to be strong."

Asher nodded and replied, "Don't worry I'll protect you."

Harry shook his head and replied, "No I want to be strong to protect my pretty sister. I can't go back to that hell again. She gave me a purpose in life. She said I'm meant to rule this world like a powerful emperor. That's why she named me Harry."

Asher just looked at him in silence, 'He kind of changed after last night. I guess that's a good thing.'

Asher nodded approvingly and smiled, "I'll fulfill your wish. But you have to listen to me from now on. I'll take care of you until you are strong enough."

Harry just nodded and didn't reply, both of them were lost in their own thoughts until a knock came from the door.

KNOCK! KNOCK!

"Come in" Asher answered and there Crystal entered carrying two huge bags.

"Sorry, I'm late." Crystal walked towards Harry and sat beside him. After putting the bags down she ruffled Harry's hair and smiled.

"How are you Harry? First let me check your wound." Crystal insisted and Harry obediently let her do whatever she wanted.

Asher was watching their interaction but frowned when he noticed the wound on Harry. A sharp glint flickered across his eyes, he swear he will pay everything back ten folds to his dear brother.

Asher stared at Crystal's delicate fingers tending to Harry's wound carefully. He moved his gaze away and after sometime when she finished he heard Crystal giving clothes to Harry for him to change into.

Harry obediently walked towards the bathroom, then Crystal moved her gaze towards the big man lying on the bed. She walked towards him and stared at him.

Asher frowned and asked, "What?"

Crystal coldly stated, "Lie on your stomach, I want to check your wound."

Asher frowned, "Why are you so cold towards me?"

Crystal replied casually, "Because you didn't protect Harry in the past. Anyway just turn around."

Asher nodded but didn't move. Crystal raised her brows so Asher replied, "I can't move, help me."

Crystal frowned but didn't say anything and helped him lay on his back. She tore open his dressing and helped him change his dressing. Asher thought she would direct her anger on him by aggressively tending to his wound but she was quite gentle to him despite her fierce countenance.

'What a strange woman'

After everything was done she helped him sit up and arrange a breakfast table on his bed. He thought he would eat alone just like he ate all his life. But strangely she placed everything on his table. Just then Harry also came back.

Crystal looked at him as if waiting for something but Asher didn't say anything and just stared at her wondering what she wants now.

After staring at each other Crystal sighed, "Move"

Asher frowned, this time Harry worded Crystal's intentions, "Move we want to sit and have breakfast too."

Asher replied in a daze, "Oh" and moved to make some space for them.

Crystal first picked up Harry and settled him near Asher, then she happily perched beside Harry.

Asher just watched them happily serve food and prepare to eat. It's been a long time since he ate with someone aside from his business meeting. He almost forgot how it feels to eat with people he's comfortable with.

Crystal happily introduced every dish to Harry and bragged about how she prepared it with great love. Harry nodded seriously and promised to help her next time she cooked. Crystal happily took his offer and glanced at Asher who was just staring at them.

Crystal glanced at him in disdain as if judging his entire existence and then said, "Dig in, it's good that you are handsome otherwise I would have kicked you out."

Asher came back to reality and when her remarks settled in he unknowingly smiled.

On the other hand Harry frowned, "Sister, Am I not handsome?"

Crystal laughed, "Of course my baby is the most handsome in this world."

Harry nodded in satisfaction and started to eat his food silently. While Asher mood also improved so he also started eating."

After he took his first bite his eyes widened, he never expected her to be a good cook. Although he ate seven star chef's cooking back at home. But this food right here feels different. For the first time in his life warmth entered his heart.

On the other hand Harry was also experiencing the same emotions as Asher, as it was his first time eating something prepared especially for him, prepared with love.

Breakfast ended in peace and Crystal started removing empty plates and cleaned the table.

As a diligent helper, Harry also helped Crystal by putting everything back in the bag.