“Well, I'll be alone if I'm at home. Also, I won't have time to do my work and the report if I have to rest at home. So, I might as well stay here and get some IV drips.”
Dustin handed over the apple to her and asked, “IV drips? Is this how you take care of yourself by getting this at such a young age?”
Joan took the apple from him and replied, “Dustin, thank you for visiting me when I'm sick. Besides, you've even brought along the things I need the most. To be frank, I owe you a lot all these years. However, you don't have to do this to me again because I don't want to owe you more.
Dustin pretended to be upset. “Who do you think I am to you?”
“My good friend,” she replied.
“Other than that?”
“Hmm... You're also my savior who saved my life,” she answered seriously.
Dustin heaved a sigh. “Well, in that case... am I a nobody to you?”
“Of course not!” she immediately denied.
“I'm relieved. Joan, you can owe me forever because I allow you to do so.” He flashed her a smile.
“Dustin, I¹ really don't know what I should say now. By the way, I would like to treat you to dinner two days later to repay you...” Before she could finish, Dustin waved his hand to interrupt, “Treat me to dinner? No way, that's too simple. Well, I have an idea. We've known each other for many years, yet you probably haven't tried any food that I cook. Why don't you show me some support? I mean, this is way better than treating me to dinner outside.”
Joan was a little hesitant. “Well...”
Dustin began to tidy up the drafts and papers on the bed. “Don't think too much. Besides, you said that you want to repay me. You can't renege on your promise all of a sudden.”
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