Kathleen nodded in acknowledgement.

It wasn’t long before Richard arrived in the hospital room.

“You’re awake, Ms. Johnson. You barely avoided a lung infection caused by dehydration. I’d suggest you stay put for two more days for observation, just to be safe.”

“Is it mandatory?” Kathleen questioned with a grimace.

“But of course. You wouldn’t want to deal with complications from the flu,” Richard answered sternly in a tone that warranted no objection. “Rest well.”

He then turned to address Wynnie and Calvin who were at the corner. “Were either one of you aware of his eating habits? My diagnosis shows that his gastroenteritis was caused by irregular eating schedules.”

Wynnie wrung her hands in concern. “You know how stubborn he can be.”

“That boy is digging his own grave if he continues neglecting his health,” Richard announced baldly while Wynnie continued studying her son’s sickly pale features.

It was at that moment that Tyson strode into the room.

“Tyson, has Samuel been eating at all recently?” Wynnie questioned hurriedly.

“But of course. However, the food prepared was not up to his standard, insomuch that he barely consumed several morsels out of each meal. I tried convincing him but to no avail.”

“How is he such a picky eater?” Wynnie exclaimed in exasperation.

“I remember Mr. Macari enjoying the meal prepared by Ms. Johnson last time. He finished eating it.” Tyson darted a meaningful glance toward Samuel.

Wynnie crossed her arms. “Kathleen won’t always be around at his beck and call. He can jolly well learn to care for himself.”

Kathleen flushed at the sudden turn of events.

She recalled the time he completely devoured the plain oatmeal she prepared and felt an inexplicable surge of sympathy for Samuel.

Just then, Samuel began to stir, his eyes opening groggily.

Wynnie rushed toward her son. “Are you feeling any better? With the way you’re treating your body right now, you might as well be planning for an early death!”

“I’m fine, all right?”

“You’re as stubborn as a mule. Is eating such a harrowing ordeal? I wouldn’t have given birth to you if I’d known you’d turn out this way!” Wynnie’s anger was irrepressible.

Samuel chose to remain silent but discreetly directed a knife-sharp glare at Tyson.

God knows why you contacted Mom!

cold

in the

if you were to ruin yourself,” Wynnie

his wife without a care in the world

speak up when Samuel cut him

leave too. I need some space to clear my head,” Samuel uttered while shutting his eyes, signaling the end of

his brows

on that Tyson finally departed from the

and let his eyes wander over the stark

“Why weren’t you eating on

who was also dressed in a hospital gown, sitting

was because the hospital was full, though I

sea of roiling thoughts. “I’ve no

Am I dreaming?

It was Kathleen’s turn to stare at the ceiling. “Your parents were worried sick. Couldn’t

asked Samuel instead

a really high

Samuel dipped his head.

felt like

on the message notifications

was all Tyson’s idea. Richard had no plans

phone and collected himself.

remain admitted for

days? Doesn’t this

Samuel’s heart dropped.

of activity at their doorstep turned out to be the appearance of

strode in and gave Samuel a

your room for another,

you doing here,

could ask you that myself,” said Charles in bewilderment as his eyes darted between Samuel

situation was entirely coincidental. The

eyed Samuel

look. I was unconscious all this while and had

was unconvinced. “Is

truly left in the

arrange for you to switch rooms right

advised against moving around too often due to my

palm against Kathleen’s forehead. “That production team be damned. Their entire

said soothingly, “Forget it. There’s nothing we can

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