Divorce Anxiety (Kathleen and Samuel)

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!

wiped the cold sweat

be staying in the same room as your wife right now if not for my

you were to ruin yourself,” Wynnie huffed as she stalked out of

hurried after his wife without a care in

was about to speak up when Samuel cut him

my head,” Samuel uttered while shutting his eyes,

cocked his brows in question at

she waved him on that Tyson

sucked in a breath and let his eyes wander

his ruminations. “Why

askance at the petite woman, who was also dressed in

this rooming arrangement was because the hospital was full,

sea of roiling

Am I dreaming?

known.” It was Kathleen’s turn to stare at the ceiling. “Your parents were worried sick.

happened to you?” asked Samuel instead of

a really high

Samuel dipped his head.

felt like he was

phone and tapped on

thank me, Samuel. This was all Tyson’s idea. Richard had no plans of incurring the wrath of Samuel, hence he

put down his phone and collected himself. “Are

suppose so. But I still have to remain admitted for two more days just in

days? Doesn’t this

Samuel’s heart dropped.

of activity at their doorstep turned out to be the appearance

gave

must have mistaken your room for another, my

you doing

Charles in bewilderment as his eyes darted between

peculiar situation was entirely coincidental. The hospital was out of available rooms, so we had to compromise,” Kathleen

eyed

look. I was unconscious all this while and had just woken shortly before your

was unconvinced. “Is that

was truly left in the

sister staying with that abominable man. “I’ll arrange for you to switch rooms right

against moving around too often due

sounds serious.” Charles held his palm against Kathleen’s forehead. “That production team be damned. Their entire

brother’s hand and said soothingly, “Forget it. There’s nothing we can do