Housewife Gone Wild

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.”

Nathan got it right away. As I reached for the second bite, he took my spoon and fed me himself.

I froze.

was the first time a guy took care of me so gently. In my previous life, when I had cancer and was in

taking care of me. The comparison was stark. I felt

saw I was just swallowing, not tasting. He added a little something to

a bowl, I stopped eating, mostly because

you eat more?” Nathan frowned. I felt he

them, feeling

some candy,” he said, handing me a piece as I sipped water. “When I had to take medicine as a kid, my mom always

at him, shocked. “Nathan, I’m

hard, and then tried to take the

1/8

cut in, “I think in life, we should find ways to enjoy some

confused by my words, and then he chuckled softly, “You’re

happier. Just then, my phone rang. Seeing it was Jared, I answered right

Yvonne

shot. Take care of our daughter,” I said honestly. Surprisingly, I felt

reminded me of before–all 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

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

are you? Are you okay?” To my surprise,

got help here already. So my annoying husband should stay away. “I’m fine. I got my shot. But

relaxed his tense face. It seemed he’d sensed something off in my talk with Jared. He’d checked before and knew Jared and I weren’t getting along. This talk just made him more sure

He didn’t know I had a troubled kid and thought all moms freaked out when their kid was sick, so

okay. Her dad is with her,” I

need shots tomorrow,” Nathan said,

care,” I said, smiling. “Thanks for today. You can go if you want. I’m