Fell In Love With You In The Wrong Time

Kathleen nodded in acknowledgement.

It wasn’t long before Richard arrived in the hospital room.

“You’re awake, Ms. Johnson. You barely avoided a lung infection caused by dehydration. I’d suggest you stay put for two more days for observation, just to be safe.”

“Is it mandatory?” Kathleen questioned with a grimace.

“But of course. You wouldn’t want to deal with complications from the flu,” Richard answered sternly in a tone that warranted no objection. “Rest well.”

He then turned to address Wynnie and Calvin who were at the corner. “Were either one of you aware of his eating habits? My diagnosis shows that his gastroenteritis was caused by irregular eating schedules.”

Wynnie wrung her hands in concern. “You know how stubborn he can be.”

“That boy is digging his own grave if he continues neglecting his health,” Richard announced baldly while Wynnie continued studying her son’s sickly pale features.

It was at that moment that Tyson strode into the room.

“Tyson, has Samuel been eating at all recently?” Wynnie questioned hurriedly.

“But of course. However, the food prepared was not up to his standard, insomuch that he barely consumed several morsels out of each meal. I tried convincing him but to no avail.”

“How is he such a picky eater?” Wynnie exclaimed in exasperation.

“I remember Mr. Macari enjoying the meal prepared by Ms. Johnson last time. He finished eating it.” Tyson darted a meaningful glance toward Samuel.

Wynnie crossed her arms. “Kathleen won’t always be around at his beck and call. He can jolly well learn to care for himself.”

Kathleen flushed at the sudden turn of events.

She recalled the time he completely devoured the plain oatmeal she prepared and felt an inexplicable surge of sympathy for Samuel.

Just then, Samuel began to stir, his eyes opening groggily.

Wynnie rushed toward her son. “Are you feeling any better? With the way you’re treating your body right now, you might as well be planning for an early death!”

“I’m fine, all right?”

“You’re as stubborn as a mule. Is eating such a harrowing ordeal? I wouldn’t have given birth to you if I’d known you’d turn out this way!” Wynnie’s anger was irrepressible.

Samuel chose to remain silent but discreetly directed a knife-sharp glare at Tyson.

God knows why you contacted Mom!

the cold

wouldn’t be staying in the same room as your wife right now if not for

I couldn’t care less if you were to ruin yourself,” Wynnie huffed as she stalked out of the

as he hurried after his wife without a care in the world

up when Samuel cut

clear my head,” Samuel

his brows

only when she waved him on that Tyson finally departed from the

his eyes

ruminations. “Why weren’t

dressed in a hospital gown, sitting at

was because the hospital was full, though I doubt the veracity of it,” said

mind was churning with a sea of roiling thoughts.

Am I dreaming?

to stare at the ceiling. “Your parents were worried sick. Couldn’t you at least try to allay their fears by taking

asked Samuel instead of answering her

had a really

Samuel dipped his head.

like

on the message notifications that were popping

no plans

and collected himself. “Are you

remain admitted for two more

this

Samuel’s heart dropped.

at their doorstep turned out to be the

strode in and gave Samuel a dirty

mistaken your room for another,

you doing here,

Charles in

what this looks like, but I swear it’s not what you think. This peculiar situation was entirely coincidental. The hospital was out of available rooms, so we had to compromise,”

Charles eyed Samuel

all this while and had just woken shortly

unconvinced.

He was truly left in the

for you to switch

too

forehead. “That production team be damned. Their

on to her brother’s hand and said soothingly, “Forget it. There’s nothing we can do about