Josh added the last sentence to explain his attendance at the event.
“My wife’s coming back. I’m going to end the call.”
With Zack’s ears picking up on the familiar footsteps outside, he added to Josh, “Don’t call me unless it’s an emergency while I’m trying to get my health back.”
“Your wife coming back doesn’t interfere with our phone call, no?”
“I’m a patient now. My wife is strict and wants me to rest.”
Josh was speechless.
Why did he get the feeling that Zack was showing off his relationship again?
The guy was flaunting that someone was caring for him during his time of sickness.
Zack hung up and put the phone back before lying down like nothing ever happened and closing his eyes.
He only opened his eyes when Serena entered the room.
Serena brought the thermometer over and checked on his temperature.
She also noted the time.
Serena then sat on the bed and whipped out her phone to watch videos.
A few minutes later, Serena took the thermometer from his armpit and looked at it before uttering, “Your temperature is down to thirty-eight degrees Celsius.” She could rest a little now.
“Do you want some water?”
“I don’t feel like drinking any. I don’t want to rush to the loo so often. It’s not very convenient for me to go to the loo right now.”
Serena had no words.
Since Zack did not want to sleep, Serena stopped watching videos on her phone and chatted with him. She did most of the talking while he listened intently.
As she blabbered on, Zack’s eyes grew heavy until he finally drifted into slumberland.
Once the bag of IV fluid hooked to Zack was empty, Serena rang the nurse to change a new bag before returning to the dependent’s bed and getting on her phone.
However, her eyes began to grow heavy as well. She could barely stay awake.
In case she fell asleep, Serena put down her phone and got out of bed to head to the loo. She removed her mask and splashed her face with cold water to freshen up.
Serena waited until the last bag of IV fluid was emptied before waking Zack up for his medicine. It was only then she caught up on sleep.
The following day, Serena was woken up by her ringing phone.
It was her sister.
“Liberty.”
“Seren, how is Zack doing?” Liberty asked with concern.
Sitting up, Serena looked at Zack who was in bed. He was still asleep. She went over and felt his forehead.
Realizing it was hot, she said, “His temperature went down to thirty-eight degrees Celsius before I went to bed. He’s feverish again.”
“Isn’t he in the hospital?”
“He’s caught the viral flu. The doctor said his fever will come and go. It’s okay, Liberty. Don’t worry. Is Sonny up yet?”
“Not yet.”
Liberty urged, “Take care of yourself too. Don’t overtire yourself.”
“I will, Liberty.”
The sisters chatted for a while before ending the call. Serena looked at the time and woke Zack up for another round of medication.
By the time the doctor made his rounds, Zack’s temperature went down once more. He looked better too.
Mr. Tank dropped by to deliver a hot breakfast to the couple. Mr. Tank’s wife made breakfast for them. Serena continued to feed Zack spoon by spoon.
She believed she should do a better job in Mr. Tank’s presence since she was taking a salary from him. Otherwise, Mr. Tank would think she was not worth thepay.
Watching the scene unfold, Mr. Tank thought the CEO’s wife was really good to Mr. York.
She was considerate and gentle.
No wonder Mr. York doted on his wife.
Gentleness could soften a hardened heart.
Plus, Mr. York was kinder in attitude toward him. Mr. York did not object to the doctor’s recommendation to remain in the hospital.
Mr. Bucham was right.
With the CEO’s wife around, she would have everything covered and save their *sses.
“Doctor, can my husband’s medicine be switched to a jab instead?” Serena asked the doctor.
Zack was rendered speechless.
Did he really need a shot?
Why did he have to bring up the side effects of the medicine?
The doctor replied, “He can take a shot, but injections tend to be potent and can cause adverse reactions like nausea and sores.”
Mr. Tank jumped in, “It’s okay, doctor. Just give Mr. York the best cure.”
Zack immediately gave Mr. Tank a dirty look.
Mr. Tank was dumbstruck by the glare.
Did he say something wrong?
Mr. York did not want to stay in the hospital, and the shot could be his answer out of the place.
The doctor uttered, “Since you requested a shot, I’ll arrange to replace the pills with one.”
Zack wanted to scowl but was afraid his wife might catch his expression.
All he could do was curse Mr. Tank in his mind.
After the doctor made his rounds, the nurse came by to put Zack on IV drips.
Serena stared at Zack while Mr. Tank went to check with the doctor on the type of shot to be administered to Zack.
Zack looked at the bag of IV fluid, pondering on ways to escape the injection.
“What’s the matter, Zack?”
With Zack staring blankly at the IV fluid without blinking, Serena asked with concern, “Are you feeling unwell?” “Seren.”
Holding onto her hands, Zack uttered pitifully, “Can I get the pills instead? I don’t like jabs. They hurt.” “It’s all for your own good. Besides, you talked about the side effects of medicine, so taking the shot should do the trick.”
Serena withdrew her arm and amusedly pinched his cheek. “So there is something you’re afraid of.”
Zack grabbed her hands once more and looked deeply and affectionately into her eyes. “The thing I’m most afraid of is you leaving me.” “Alright now. Quit the act. Your attempt to be affectionate and pitiful won’t work on me. We suggested to the doctor that you take the jab, so you’re taking it.”
Zack was lost for words.
He wanted to pass out once more.
Would it work?
Josh was considerate in sending his wife here so that she could care for him while he was sick. However, Serena was also calling the shots for him. Pun intended.
If Josh was here, he would say that Zack should relish in his wife being the boss of him as Josh was single and would rather have a wife all over him.
Zack had no words.
It appeared Zack had flaunted his relationship too much that karma had clapped back.
“Do you fancy an apple?” Serena asked.
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