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.

a guy took care of me so gently. In my previous

care of me. The comparison was stark. I felt

swallowing, not tasting. He added a little something to each spoonful of

stopped eating, mostly because Nathan’s feeding me felt

more?” Nathan frowned. I felt he was really

water and swallowed them, feeling sick. On the last one, I choked,

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

I’m not a

looked at me hard, and then tried to take

1/8

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

and then he chuckled softly, “You’re pretty

got him to laugh; chewing my candy, I felt happier. Just then, my phone rang. Seeing it was Jared, I answered right

coming? Yvonne is doing okay. I need to head to

getting a shot. Take care of

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

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

Are you okay?” To

should stay away. “I’m fine. I got my shot. But I need to rest. I’ll be there tonight.”

my talk with Jared. He’d checked before and knew Jared and I weren’t

troubled kid and thought all moms

be okay. Her dad is with her,” I said

some rest. The doctor said you need

today. You can go if you