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.”

right away. As I reached for the second bite,

I froze.

mouth.” Nathan was so thoughtful. This was the first time a guy took care of me so gently. In my previous life, when I had cancer and was

just with a cold, Nathan was taking care of me. The comparison was stark. I felt terrible. “Thanks!” I

I was just swallowing, not tasting. He added a little something to each spoonful of gruel. I relaxed; it tasted

eating, mostly because

I felt he was really looking

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

some candy,” he said, handing me a piece as I sipped water. “When I had to

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

me hard, and then tried

1/8

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

and then

chewing my candy, I felt happier. Just

“When are you coming? Yvonne is doing okay. I need to head

getting a shot. Take care of our daughter,”

me of before–all those times I took care of our sick daughter while feeling ill myself. When Jared asked,

I was sick, plain and simple. I also felt body aches and tiredness. Since Jared hadn’t caught it and he is

you? Are you okay?”

annoying husband should stay away. “I’m fine. I got my shot. But I need

checked

Is it bad?” Nathan asked, worried. He didn’t know I had a troubled kid and thought all

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