Chapter 127: 'Unrequited: 2'

Harry kept on glancing behind him where Erwin was following his steps while his head was lowered. He was quiet ever since they left the room, not to mention his dumbfounded face.

Harry focused his eyes on the front as he opened the door exit of the hospital. "Erwin. Are you alright?"

Erwin looked in his direction. "Yes, sir."

"Are you sure? You don't look fine to me." Harry trailed the path towards the basement. "You're so red. Do you have a fever?"

Erwin halted and held both of his cheeks. Erwin had a pale complexion, hence, just a small spot of redness on his skin could be noticed easily.

"I... I— Uh. Maybe it's just the heat of the sun, sir." Erwin averted his gaze and continued to follow his pace.

Harry glanced at him again and slightly chuckled. "Yeah. Perhaps."

Harry opened the door of the driver's seat and was about to enter but, he halted and looked over his shoulder. "Erwin? Aren't you coming in?"

Erwin shook his head. "Pardon me, sir. But, Can I stay here?"