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By the time Anurak returned to the room, King was back. He was waiting with a cup of warm coconut milk.

“Hey.”

He smiled at Anurak with uncertainty in his eyes. Yesterday was great and it was time to face the results or consequences depending on how Anurak reacted.

“Phi.” Anurak tried to speak but opening his mouth was a little straining.

“Don't say anything.”

King hurried over and presented him with the cup of warm milk. “It's your favorite. I dissolved some painkillers in it. Try to drink it. You will feel better after a while.”

With red ears and super shy eyes, Anurak accepted the cup, cradled it with his two palms, and tried to sip.

It was close to scalding but perfect for his aching mouth. The heat had a soothing effect that dulled the pain a little bit.

“What about a straw? Should I get you a straw?” King asked when he saw that the boy was still having a hard time sipping.