Natalie opened her eyes and looked around at this time.
The hospital was a top-notch one that had a beautiful environment and was equipped with advanced medical equipment. All the wards were single rooms. Natalie didn’t need anyone to tell her that it would cost a lot to receive treatment here. She didn’t like the thought because she didn’t have much money. Despite not having any serious expenses now, she was still poor.
“No, I can’t stay in this hospital. How am I going to pay the bill? Sebastian isn’t well-to-do, so who will pay? Besides, I’m not seriously ill. There’s no need for me to be hospitalized. I’ll be fine once I take some cold medicines.”
With this thought in mind, Natalie decided to leave. She tugged at her husband’s sleeve and whispered, “Sebastian, why didn’t you take me to an ordinary hospital? From the look of things, receiving treatment here will cost an arm. Although I don’t have any financial pressure on me, I can’t afford to squander so much money. Let’s figure out how to leave here.”
Natalie spoke in a whisper because she didn’t want the doctor who had just come in to hear. She knew that it would be inappropriate to leave now that she had been admitted into the ward.
Sebastian looked at her affectionately and rubbed her head slowly. He then said, “Don’t worry, Natalie. It won’t cost that much.
Besides, the doctor here is my friend. He will give me a huge discount. Just allow him to treat you, okay?”
“Is he really your friend?” Natalie gave him a suspicious look. She didn’t believe what he had just said.
After all, doctors in such high-end private hospitals were definitely not ordinary people.
When she saw that Sebastian nodded with genuineness in his eyes, she had a vague feeling that his connections were too high for someone of his status.
It seemed that he knew many people from almost all works of life and they were always higher than him.
“I have to admit that this husband of mine seems to be a capable man. He has such strong connections, but he’s just an ordinary part-time worker. Why is that so? Something is not adding up!” Natalie was a little confused, but she couldn’t think too much because of her illness. She was suffering from a splitting headache and her mind was a mess. Now, she decided not to argue or speak for the time being.
‘I’ll leave her to you, Frank. I need to get something. Won’t be long. Take care of her, alright?” Sebastian patted the doctor on the back, glanced at Natalie, and left.
Frank Watson put on a displeased frown on his face while he examined Natalie. He didn’t even ask her any questions like normal doctors usually did.
“Ermm… Sir, please what’s wrong with me?” Natalie stammered.
Frank’s first response came in form of a glare. Natalie’s heart almost jumped to her throat at the sight of this.
It seemed like the doctor was angry with her for asking that question and that she needed to say her last prayer at this moment.
She swallowed hard and averted her eyes fearfully
“Nothing extraordinary is wrong with you. You just caught a cold. I’ll prescribe some medicine for you,” replied Frank casually while writing something on his clipboard.
Natalie’s lips were sealed as he put her on a drip. Afterward, he took his instruments and walked out of the ward. He coincidentally met Sebastian in the corridor. With a bowl of porridge in his hand, Sebastian asked worriedly, “How is she? Is she seriously ill?” Frank took off his mask. He had a handsome face, but his skin was pale and morbid as if he hadn’t been exposed to the sun for a long time.
“She just caught a cold. It doesn’t matter if it’s serious or not. She will get better once she takes some antibiotics. That aside, why did you bring her here for me to attend to her? Do you how busy I am with my research?” Frank grumbled.
The anxious message he had earlier received from Sebastian had put him on edge. He thought the situation was serious so he abandoned his research and rushed over.
Sebastian raised his eyebrows and retorted, “Cut the crap, dude. Just do your job. Your research can wait until my wife is cured.
Besides, I specially asked for you because I believe you are more capable than the other doctors. Don’t let me down.”
These flattering words mixed with a conspicuous tinge of audacity annoyed Frank so much that he rolled his eyes at him. He would have fought Sebastian if he had enough strength to defeat him.
‘It’s said that prevention is better than cure. Since you are so concerned about your wife’s health, you should take care of her so she doesn’t fall sick in the first place. Don’t interrupt my research again, or we are going to have serious issues.”
Frank took a glance at the porridge in Sebastian’s hand. He then turned around and left.
Sebastian just chuckled as he looked at Frank’s receding figure.
After a while, he opened the door of the ward and said to Natalie, “The doctor said you would have to stay here for a day so he can monitor your conditions.”
In defiance, Natalie turned her head away and said, “I don’t want to stay here just because of this minor illness.I will be fine after taking some medicine and drips.Just take me home.”
Sebastian simply shook his head to indicate he would do no such thing.He walked to the bedside and pulled out the over-bed table.He set down the bowl of porridge which had chopped green onions and eggs on the surface.
“You haven’t eaten anything since last night.The medications won’t work on an empty stomach.Have some porridge.” I stirring the hot porridge mildly, he added pleadingly, “Please, don’t be angry anymore.”
The tantalizing aroma soon hit Natalie’s nose.Her stomach instantly began to rumble loudly.Her salivary glands also became hyperactive.She hadn’t had anything for dinner last night, nor breakfast this morning.
As a result, she was so hungry now.
Despite her hunger, she didn’t have the appetite to eat anything.Her lack of appetite wasn’t because of her illness.It was due to her bad mood.
“I have no appetite. Just put it there.”
After pointing at the top of the drawer beside her, Natalie turned sideways and closed her eyes.
Sebastian sensed her mood, so he didn’t force her.He just lifted his black pants slightly and sat on the edge of the bed.He helplessly stared at her pale face for a long time.
Sadness was written all over his face as he watched her quietly.
The nurse who had just administered some medicine to Natalie tidied up her tray.
While at it, she stole glances at Sebastian.
As she walked out, she thought, “This patient is giving this man the cold shoulder.She’s lucky that such a gentle and handsome man cares for her.I honestly feel pity for him.”
The sun was shining outside.lts rays gleamed on trees and the lush grass.
The scenery was so beautiful like the ones that could only be seen in movies.
Natalie’s eyes slowly peeled open and she looked at Sebastian subconsciously. He happened to be staring intently at her at this time.
The room was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.Their long stares made each other slightly uncomfortable.
New Book: Beginning with a Daring Encounter
Celsie was tired of being labeled as an introvert, workaholic, and dull virgin by her friends. Determined to prove them wrong, she made a bet that she would do something daring on her 25th birthday. Now that the day had arrived, it was time to fulfill her promise. On her daring to-do list, there was one task: a one-night stand with someone.
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