FreeNovelChapter 328 1/2 Skylar had informed the Sullivans before her trip to Korel City. So, Janine wanted her to enjoy herself out there without worrying.
Skylar woke up just as dawn was breaking. After a night's rest and the IV fluid administration, her fever had subsided, and the upset stomach had settled. But she still felt weak overall.
Joe lay on the couch, eyes closed with a frown. Sleeping like that couldn't have been comfortable.
Knowing he had stayed up with her all night made Skylar feel a bit apologetic. Last night, she'd been delirious with a fever, she must have looked terrifying.
Now, though, she needed to use the bathroom.
Skylar slipped out of bed quietly. As soon as her feet touched the floor, she almost collapsed.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThinking back, she realized she seemed to have fallen sick two or three times since her marriage with Joe. It was more often than any other year.
Skylar felt a bit frustrated as she slowly walked to the bathroom in the ward.
Just as she reached for the bathroom door's handle, Joe's voice cfrom behind her. "Did you just wake up?" Skylar turned to face him.
Joe was staring at her from the couch. His eyes were devoid of the usual drowsiness one would expect upon waking. Instead, they bore a coldness and an intimidating air that he seemed oblivious to. Skylar nodded stiffly under his gaze. "Yeah, I just woke up. Thanks for last night... um... I need to bathroom first." use the "Wantto help you?" he offered, getting up.
Skylar's fair face flushed instantly. "No need! I've got it. I can manage." She feared she might never be able to relieve herself if Joe really helped her to the bathroom.
Watching Skylar hurry into the bathroom, Joe felt sof his drowsiness fade. She seemed much better now.
Skylar spent more than ten minutes in the bathroom. It was an unbearable sight as she stared at her pale, haggard reflection in the mirror.
Just a bout of gastroenteritis had made her look as if she had fought through a serious illness.
As Skylar cout of the bathroom, Paul happened to reach the room.
The room was filled with the comforting scent of chicken soup. After being sick all night, the aroma made Skylar hungry.
Chapter 328 200 "I picked this up on my way here. It's from a five-star hotel, so I'm sure it's clean and nutritious, Paul sald quickly as Skylar stepped out of the bathroom.
He stole a glance at Joe's reaction and apologized to Skylar with a slight blush. "I'm sorry, Ms. Sullivan, I didn't expect the food from that restaurant would cause diarrhea. It's my fault." "It's not your fault. It's my body's issue. I've never traveled before, and it's natural to have strouble adjusting the first tout. I'm fine now, more or less," Skylar replied.
Skylar hadn't thought of blaming Paul at all. Her body had been weak ever since the frequent blood donations.
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Although her health had improved a lot during this period, she had m overlooked the changes in diet away from home.
If she had prepared medicine in advance and eaten less, things m wouldn't have escalated this much. It was her own fault for overeating.
Paul breathed a sigh of relief upon realizing that Skylar didn't blhim.
After their conversation, Joe approached. "The doctor said your current condition only allows you to have schicken soup. You shouldn't eat anything else." "Okay!" Skylar nodded obediently. She had to listen to the doctor's advice.
a smile as hou Joe's eyes softened with Skylar behaving like a model student. She looked endearing.
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