Loved You Once But He's My Forever (Chloe)

The two men moved toward Anna without a word. Already feeling unwell due to a cold and a fever, Anna was in great discomfort.

Sensing danger, she broke into a run, but in her dazed state, she collided head-on with a boy.

Caught between a rock and a hard place, Anna's already flushed face turned pale with fear. "It's... it's you."

Confused and scared, she didn't know what to do. Taylor grabbed her hand, pulling her behind him.

Though he wasn't much older than Anna, he exuded an aura of authority that far surpassed his years. His voice was cold and firm as he said, "Move aside!"

The two men seemed terrified of Taylor and bowed slightly. "Mr. Carlyn, Ms. Carlyn instructed us to ...

"

"She's still useful. Leave her to me and get out."

"Yes, Mr. Carlyn."

Wisteria, visibly upset, confronted, "Taylor, what are you doing? Why are you protecting this brat? Look, she scratched my face last night. I only planned to cut off her hands and feet. It wouldn't affect anything else."

"That's enough. I said she's still useful. Now, get out!"

Taylor's expression was sour, and Wisteria, intimidated by his anger, reluctantly complied. Though they were of similar age, Wisteria knew Taylor could be ruthless when provoked.

"Hmph! You better remember this." She stormed out of the room.

Anna eyed Taylor warily. "What are you planning to do to me? Cut off my legs or

...

Before she could finish her sentence, her body gave out, and she passed out, eyes rolling back.

Taylor reached out to catch her. Nearby, Yael held a baby bottle, looking puzzled as he watched Anna fall unconscious. "She's sleeping," he said simply.

Taylor carried Anna to his bed, laying her down gently. He touched her forehead and frowned. She was burning up.

He walked to another room and came back with fever medicine and cold medication.

Anna was too out of it to take the medicine willingly. "Come on, open up. You'll feel better after taking this."

Anna didn't respond.

Taylor sighed, his eyes falling on Yael's bottle. He grabbed it from the boy. "Let me borrow this."

Yael treasured the bottle, so he immediately toddled after Taylor, protesting, "Taylor, my bottle!"

Taylor cleaned the bottle thoroughly and filled it with the medicine.

Anna, used to drinking formula milk from a bottle at home, accepted the bottle without hesitation, drinking the medicine.noveldrama

Yael sulked nearby. "My bottle...

Taylor patted his head. "I'll buy you a new one later. She's sick. We need to take good care of her, okay?"

Yael nodded obediently, not fully understanding but agreeing anyway.

Taylor used a thermometer to check Anna's temperature. When his hand touched her, she instinctively grabbed it. In her semi-conscious state, she murmured with a soft voice, "Jake, I'm so cold. Hold me."

He sighed. She was just a little girl, dragged into a mess far beyond her understanding.

Taylor took off his shoes and lay down beside her. Without thinking, Anna snuggled into his side, holding onto his waist and whispering, "Jake, I'm so scared."

Of course, she was scared. She had just witnessed horrendous things.

But this was just the beginning. If she couldn't handle this, how would she manage in the future?

Taylor didn't know what lay ahead, but he didn't want to involve this innocent girl. He couldn't change the outcome, but he could do his best to help her.

He patted her back gently. "Don't be afraid. I'm here."

Anna nestled closer. "Jake, you're so kind."

Taylor's body tensed slightly. Though Anna and Wisteria were close in age, Taylor had never felt a real connection with Wisteria. Perhaps it was their different upbringings-Wisteria had always been bitter and ruthless.

Despite being used to Yael clinging to him, naturally, there was a difference between boys and girls..

The little girl in his arms was soft, like a bundle of sweet marshmallows, or a delicate flower.

In that moment, a protective instinct surged within him.

Anna slept for a few hours, and her fever finally broke. Hungry and thirsty, her throat felt like it was lined with razor blades.

"Ethan, I'm so thirsty."

A bottle was quickly handed to her, and she gulped down the water eagerly. Feeling slightly better, another discomfort arose.

She needed to use the bathroom.

Anna opened her eyes, hoping everything was just a dream. But waking up, she realized she was still there, not at home.

"You're awake?"

Taylor's voice startled her, and she curled up defensively, watching him with wary eyes.

"Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you. You can trust me."

Seeing her limbs still intact, she felt a little reassured.

Her face was still flushed, and Taylor reached out in concern. "Why is your face so

red? Are you still feverish?"

He leaned in to check. "It's normal temperature now. Do you feel unwell anywhere?"

Anna blushed. "I ... I..."

Embarrassed, she didn't know how to tell him she needed to use the bathroom.

Taylor, seeing her hesitation, grew impatient. "What's wrong?"

"I need to ...

"Need to..."

Before she could finish, she couldn't hold it anymore.

Less than 24 hours after meeting Taylor, she wet the bed.

Mortified, she burst into tears, overwhelmed by her situation.

"What's wrong? Where do you feel ... "

Taylor's hand felt something wet. Looking into her tear-filled eyes, he realized what had happened.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I... I wet your bed."

Taylor was speechless.

Seeing her sobbing, he sighed

silently and patted her back.

okay. Kael wets the bed too. I'll get

you some clothes. Wait here

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Anna was surprised he didn't laugh at her or get angry. Is he really a good person?

He soon returned with clothes. "My brother's clothes are too small for

now you'll have to wear mine for

you,

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up."

She nodded. "Okay."

Feeling ashamed, she tiptoed to the bathroom.

Taylor efficiently changed the bed linens.

Once he was done, the little girl came out wearing his oversized clothes.

At home, she had always been pampered and didn't know how to properly button

a shirt.

She stumbled out, bare shoulders

exposed, her slim legs peeking out

from beneath the shirt. Her wet hair clung to her face, her eyes wide and unsettled.

Taylor, seeing her like this, couldn't help but help. He knelt to button her shirt

properly and rolled up the extended sleeves.

Anna, now completely trusting him, spoke up, "Taylor, I'm hungry."

Taylor sighed. Taking care of his brother was one thing. Now he had another child

to look after.

"Yes, my princess, I'll prepare something right away."