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.

her injection and half-watching TV, the door to the room suddenly swung open. Estrella turned

the bag and then placing several containers of food

was, and upon hearing she was at the hospital, Bryce had dropped

shuffled closer, her heart warming at his thoughtfulness. “You always take such good care of everything.” Bryce was a natural at

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

know,”

I’ll make sure

Isaac without telling anyone was worth it, but every time he saw how much Isaac resembled her and

right and looked up at Bryce. “Stop worrying about me. You should find yourself a wife. Your mom ran into me the other

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