Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 48 The Demeanor of the Eldest Sister-in-law

When Grant asked Chloe to feed him oatmeal, she got mad right away. She thought, 'Seriously? He's really pushing it now. I dragged him downstairs, took him to the hospital, paid the bills, signed all the papers, and now he wants me to feed him? What's his deal?' Chloe grabbed the bowl, wishing she could just dump it on his head.

Grant seemed to catch on. Looking all weak and pitiful, he started pleading with her. "If you don't feed me, I'll just get worse. Our families go way back, and if Nicholas finds out you didn't help me when I was really sick, what would he think? I've been good to you since you joined the Martin Family. It's just feeding me some oatmeal; no big deal."

Grant's words tugged at Chloe's heartstrings. After a moment, she reluctantly picked up a spoon and started feeding him.

Seeing his plan work, a faint smile crept onto Grant's face.

A few spoonfuls of sweet oatmeal later, Grant felt a lot better. His stomach felt warm and comfy, and his mood lifted.

Tonight, he had a sudden gastrointestinal spasm. If Chloe hadn't acted fast and taken him to the hospital, who knew how much pain he'd be in.

As Chloe fed him, she reminded him, "Grant, the doctor said your stomach's in bad shape. You need to be more careful and stop drinking so much. Take it easy at work too. You're still young; you can't afford to mess up your health." Listening to Chloe, Grant felt a wave of warmth. Years of running the Martin Group had worn him out, always on the go with no rest. Though many women showed interest, he knew their intentions. But Chloe's words felt like a breath of fresh air, warming his heart.

He stared at Chloe's face, not wanting to look away. He had to admit, Chloe looked really beautiful tonight, especially with that butterfly painted on her face, so lifelike it seemed ready to fly away.

the bowl and asked,

she reached up to

her, saying, "Your face isn't dirty. I just think you

turned around in a panic, feeling uneasy. She thought Grant must have noticed

birthmarks, freckles, and moles, even the lady in The Frog Prince would avoid her. How could she be considered beautiful?

between them got

and Liam burst in,

"Grant, you okay?"

happened?

They asked, worried.

and you're just now getting here? If Grant had something serious, you wouldn't be any help, would you?"

even have a conscience? Hasn't Grant treated you well?" Chloe

probably lose it. But

get chewed out, Michael thought he might be off the hook. But Chloe soon turned her attention to him. "And you? The party ended

it, "No, I wasn't on a date. I just didn't have