Chapter 51

Chapter 51

Nathan brought the meds back and asked me softly, “Have you eaten breakfast yet?”

I froze, silent. He went on, “The doctor says eat something before pills.”

“I haven’t,” I whispered.

“What do you feel like eating? I’ll get it,” Nathan asked, his voice low.

“Just gruel. I need something light,” I said.

“Okay! Wait for me.” Nathan put down the medicine and left.

I watched him–tall, lean, in a black shirt that looked awesome. Plus, he wore a mask outside, giving off a cool, mysterious vibe that made him even more charming.

I just stared for a second, and then my head cleared. I realized the first step to success was to stop being such a fangirl. I had to see people for who they were, not as idols.

I thought both men and women could fake being loving and gentle. So, no one got much real love to give. Since we were not love gurus, there was no need to make romance sound so big.

While I was spacing out, Nathan came back. “Eat while it’s hot. I got you some snacks too.” He sat by me and laid everything

out.

My right hand had an IV, so I had to use my left. It was awkward. On the first bite, I almost spilled it on my chin. I felt so silly and mumbled, “My hand is a bit shaky.”

As I reached for the second bite, he took my spoon

I froze.

of me so gently. In my previous life,

The comparison was stark. I felt terrible. “Thanks!” I blushed and gulped down

tasting. He added a little something to each

a bowl, I stopped eating, mostly because

he was

I’ll take my pills.” I grabbed water and swallowed them, feeling sick. On the last one, I choked, and the bitterness made

handing me a piece as I sipped water. “When I had to

at him, shocked. “Nathan, I’m not a kid; I can

then tried to take

1/8

I cut in, “I think in life, we should find

confused by my words, and then he

candy, I felt happier. Just then, my phone rang. Seeing it

Yvonne is doing

getting a shot. Take care of our

those times I took care of our sick daughter while feeling ill myself. When Jared asked, I’d just say everything was fine to keep him

sick, plain and simple. I also felt body aches and tiredness. Since

are you? Are you okay?”

was stuck close to me. I’ve got help here already. So my annoying husband should stay away. “I’m fine. I got my shot. But I need to rest. I’ll be there tonight.” I said and then

he’d sensed something off in my talk with Jared. He’d checked before and knew Jared and I weren’t getting

He didn’t know I had a troubled kid and thought all moms freaked out

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