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 the hospital, my husband and daughter never fed me;

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

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

eating, mostly because Nathan’s feeding me felt

Nathan frowned. I felt he was really looking out

dramatic. “No, I’ll take my pills.” I grabbed water and swallowed them, feeling sick. On the last one, I choked, and the bitterness

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

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

hard, and then tried to take the candy

1/8

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

words, and then

chewing my candy, I felt happier. Just then, my phone rang. Seeing it was Jared, I answered

Yvonne is doing okay. I need

high fever and getting a shot. Take care of our daughter,” I

feeling ill myself. When Jared asked, I’d just say everything was fine

was sick, plain and simple. I also felt body aches and tiredness. Since Jared

okay?” To my surprise,

my annoying husband should stay away. “I’m fine.

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.

worried. He didn’t know I had a troubled kid and thought all moms freaked out when their kid was

dad is with her,” I

doctor said you need shots

today. You can go if you want. I’m good now