Housewife Gone Wild

Chapter 51

Chapter 51

Nathan brought the meds back and askedsoftly, “Have you eaten breakfast yet?”

| froze, silent. He went on, “The doctor says eat something before pills.”

“I haven't,” | whispered.

“What do you feel like eating? I'll get it,” Nathan asked, his voice low.

“Just gruel. | need something light,” | said.

“Okay! Wait for me.” Nathan put down the medicine and left.

| 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.

| just stared for a second, and then my head cleared. | realized the first step to success was to stop being such a

fangirl. | had to see people for who they were, not as idols.

| 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 | was spacing out, Nathan cback. “Eat while it's hot. | got you ssnacks too.” He sat byand

laid everything

out,

My right hand had an IV, so | had to use my left. It was awkward. On the first bite, | almost spilled it on my chin. |

felt so silly and mumbled, “My hand is a bit shaky.”

Nathan got it right away. As | reached for the second bite, he took my spoon and fedhimself.

I froze.

“Stop acting tough. Open your mouth.” Nathan was so thoughtful. This was the first ta guy took care of me

so gently. In my previous life, when | had cancer and was in the hospital, my husband and daughter never fed

me; the nurses did everything.

Now, just with a cold, Nathan was taking care of me. The comparison was stark. | felt terrible. “Thanks!” |

blushed and gulped down several big sips.

Nathan saw | was just swallowing, not tasting. He added a little something to each spoonful of gruel. | relaxed; it

tasted way better.

After half a bowl, | stopped eating, mostly because Nathan's feedingfelt too close.

“Won't you eat more?” Nathan frowned. | felt he was really looking out for me, no other motives.

| was being tic. “No, I'll take my pills.” | grabbed water and swallowed them, feeling sick. On the last one, |

choked, and the bitterness madegag.

“Have scandy,” he said, handinga piece as | sipped water. “When | had to take medicine as a kid, my

mom always gavecandy.”

1 froze and stared up at him, shocked. “Nathan, I'm not a kid; | can handle this little discomfort.”

Nathan looked athard, and then tried to take the candy back.

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“But who says adults have to suffer?” | cut in, “I think in life, we should find ways to enjoy ssweetness.”

Nathan was confused by my words, and then he chuckled softly, “You're pretty funny.”

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

right away.

Jared asked over the phone, “When are you coming? Yvonne is doing okay. | need to head to work soon.”

“I'm sick with a high fever and getting a shot. Take care of our daughter,” | said honestly. Surprisingly, | felt

relieved.

It remindedof before-all those times | took care of our sick daughter while feeling ill myself. When Jared

asked, I'd just say everything was fine to keep him from worrying.

But now | was sick, plain and simple. | also felt body aches and tiredness. Since Jared hadn't caught it and he is

strong, he should look after our daughter.

“Where are you? Are you okay?” To my surprise, Jared sounded worried:

| looked at Nathan who was stuck close to me. I've got help here already. So my annoying husband should stay

away. “I'm fine. | got my shot. But | need to rest. I'll be there tonight.” | said and then hung up.

Nathan finally relaxed his tense face. It seemed he'd sensed something off in my talk with Jared. He'd checked

before and knew Jared and | weren't getting along. This talk just made him more sure of it.

“Your daughter is sick, too? Is it bad?” Nathan asked, worried. He didn’t know | had a troubled kid and thought all

moms freaked out when their kid was sick, so he checked on me.

“She'll be okay. Her dad is with her,” | said calmly.

“Hmm, get srest. The doctor said you need shots tomorrow,” Nathan said, his voice low and caring.

“I will. Health is key. I'll take care,” | said, smiling. “Thanks for today. You can go if you want. I'm good now and

feel much better.”

“I'm not in a rush. I'll stick around,” Nathan said. No matter how much I tried to get rid of him, he stayed. Then

his phone rang. He got up, took it, and walked away to answer.

When he cback, he sat down calmly. | quickly asked, “Work call? You can go if you're busy.”

“Work can wait. You're more important,” Nathan said lazily. His words were like a direct confession. | blushed and

glared at

him.

Nathan stayed calm, not even blinking. “Sorry, I'm always blunt. Hope it's okay.”

“It's not,” | cut in. “Mr. Hallman, | know you're thankful, but I'm taken. Saying stuff like that tempts me.”

Nathan got flustered, his ears red. “Sorry, | won't say it again.”

I said coolly, “I don’t want apologies. Showwith actions.”

Nathan froze, and then stood up. “I'll... see you tomorrow.” He turned and stared atfor a second before

leaving.

After he left, | felt relaxed. A nurse cover, grinning, and said, “Your husband is handsome!”

| thought there was no point in explaining.

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