Chapter 9

I gazed into his eyes, filled with tender concern, and suddenly remembered my childhood days at the orphanage.

Back then, I was stubborn and strong-willed, while he was timid and shy.

When faced with bullying from others, it was often me who shielded him behind my back.

Every time he tended to my wounds, seeing the bruises and marks on my body, he would cry with heartbreak.

From that moment on, he declared he wanted to become a doctor when he grew up.

I smiled softly, my hand that had been pushing him away now moving to encircle his neck.

"If that's the case, then you can be the one to protect me from now on."

Ethan truly became an exceptional doctor.

Not only did he treat patients at the hospital, but he also frequently shuttled between labs to help research medications for repairing my muscle nerves.

Under his care, I could feel my legs improving day by day.

When I successfully attempted to stand up again, I was so overjoyed I nearly burst into tears.