Adorable Kids Asking for Bear Hug novel Chapter 35

Liam turned around to give the nurse a pleading look. “Please let me off.”

“I'm not leaving until you take your medication.” The nurse didn't relent.

Frustration bubbled within him. He wasn't deliberately making the nurse's life harder. Taking medication was just pure torture for him.

Anthony, who was watching from the sidelines, contemplated for a moment before taking the medicine from the nurse. “Give it to me.”

“What...” She was taken aback.

“Trust me,” he assured.

Liam didn't know what tricks Anthony had up his sleeves when he took the medicine and approached Liam. “Old Mr. Hamilton, the medicine, however bitter, is good for you. I'll give you candy if you finish your medication. It wouldn't taste so bitter this way.

Oh, what a silver tongue at his age.

Liam gave him a wary look. “Really?”

“Absolutely.” Anthony nodded.

Liam couldn't possibly be persuaded to take his medicine by a child. It would be embarrassing if anyone found out.

He took the medicine from Anthony and tipped it into his mouth before quickly washing it down with water after a moment's deliberation.

He looked exactly like Benjamin, who was wincing and hiding in a corner.

They both had a hard time taking medicine.

While Liam was grimacing at the medicine's bitterness, Anthony produced a piece of candy and slipped it into his mouth.

Indeed, it wasn't so bitter after eating the candy, and the lines on Liam's face smoothed out.

The nurse exhaled a relieved sigh after accomplishing her task of making sure he took his medicine.

“Thank you, kid.” She shot a look at Liam.

“I'll leave you be then.” Then, she left with a relaxed gait.

Liam took a seat on a bench and studied Anthony, suddenly reminiscing about Kenneth from back in the day.

“How is it? It's not too bitter, eh?” Anthony asked.

“Yes, it's not.” Liam laughed.

Anthony grabbed a handful of bite-sized, clear candies in brightly colored wrappers.

“These are for you, Old Mr. Hamilton. Take one of them after your medication, and it wouldn't taste as bitter anymore.”

Liam glanced at the sweets. “You like them so much that you always have them with you?”

“No, I have a little brother who doesn't like taking medicine, so I keep these on hand just in case,” he explained.

Liam nodded and thought of something.

“Do you know who I am, kid?”

Anthony stilled before shaking his head. “No.”

“Do you know what's my name?” Liam pressed on.

“Only by what the nurse addressed you just now,” Anthony replied.

Liam nodded. “You're just like my grandson—good-looking and bright.” He couldn't stop himself from tousling Anthony's hair.

The moment his hand connected with Anthony, he felt an inexplicable feeling encompass him, like a warm hand enveloping his heart, and warmth rushed through him.

Anthony flashed a rare smile, and his phone chirped. He knew it was Benjamin hurrying him.

“Someone's waiting for me, Old Mr.