Chapter 198

The nurse’s words had Estrella rising from the bench, “Alright, you get the admission paperwork started. I’ll go handle the payment.”

“Sure thing,” the nurse replied. “I’ll have the doctor prepare the paperwork, and you can head over to the billing department.”

Estrella had heard that there was a spike in fever cases recently, and after her visit to the hospital, she was reluctant to return home, fearing she might pass something on to little Isaac. After all, Isaac was just over a year old, with a fragile immune system.

Once the admission was sorted, the doctor informed Estrella that because she had a cold a few days ago, her high fever now required an injection. Trusting the doctor’s judgment, Estrella rolled up her sleeve for the shot.

Sitting on the couch beside the hospital bed, Estrella couldn’t help but lament how she for seemed to have lost her immunity to her hometown’s environment after being away three years. She had only been back for a short while and had already fallen ill twice.

They say having a child takes a toll on a woman’s health, and Estrella was starting to believe it. She remembered how, before getting married, she had hardly ever been sick.

half-watching TV, the door to the room suddenly swung open. Estrella turned to see Bryce strolling in

Bryce said, setting down the bag and then placing several containers of food on the table. “Come on, let’s

called her earlier to ask where she was, and upon hearing she

“You always take such good care of everything.” Bryce was a natural at looking after others. Whoever ended up

the table, Bryce gently pushed a stray lock of hair from Estrella’s face. “Don’t just focus on work.

know, I know,” Estrella reassured him.

“Once you’re better, I’ll make sure you’re well-nourished.”

but every time he saw how much Isaac resembled her and how adorably Isaac

and looked up at Bryce. “Stop worrying about me. You should find yourself a wife. Your mom ran into me the other day and went on about it,

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