My Darling, My Dearest

Chapter 161

After getting the medicine and a glass of water from the table, Rachel turned around. But she wasn't expecting that Jack was staring at her. She was so startled that she almost dropped the glass in her hand.

"You scared me."

Jack had no idea what he had done. "What's wrong?" he asked with a blank face.

"Nothing," Rachel replied in a low voice. She held the glass in her hand steadily and put it on the bedside table.

Jack took the medicine from her hand and swallowed it.

It was nearly eleven o'clock.

Actually, Jack wasn't really seriously ill. He didn't need someone to take care of him overnight. But Rachel was still upset so he didn't want to let her go.

After making sure that he had taken his medicine, Rachel looked at her watch. She thought it was time to say goodbye.

However, before she could say anything, Jack suddenly said, "It's late. Why don't you just stay here?"

Rachel froze for a moment.

"I'm alone here. No one will help me especially if I need to go to the bathroom in the middle of the

night." Jack tried to persuade her to stay.

"Why can't you go to the toilet by yourself? You didn't have a surgery or something," Rachel retorted emotionlessly.

Jack was silent for a moment. Then he said, "I mean, I need a companion."

Rachel's mouth twisted in a contemptuous smile. This man in front of her was really thick-skinned. She looked at him and asked, "Would you like me to accompany you to the toilet?"

The corner of his mouth lifted into a playful smile. Then he replied bluntly, "I don't mind."

In a situation like this, Jack was still able to get an opportunity to flirt with her. Rachel pretended not to mind him. She touched his forehead to check his temperature. She then stood up and said, "Have a good rest. I'll be back tomorrow."

"Rachel, I really don't want to stay here," he suddenly said.

Rachel was stunned. She looked at him and his face really looked serious. "I don't want to be here alone," he added.

He looked straight into her eyes. "Stay with me Rachel," he pleaded.

Jack was actually nervous while saying those words. He wasn't that confident that Rachel would give in to his request.

But to his surprise, Rachel agreed.

It was summer. Ninwell City had been under a scorching sun during the daytime.

Fortunately, it got cooler as evening came. The cool wind was now blowing in the windowsill.

"The evil wind in the middle of the night," Jack murmured as he was staring at the curtains being fluttered by the wind.

Rachel turned to look at the curtains too. At first, she thought that it wasn't a big deal. But when she took a careful look, she noticed that the curtains were being blown weirdly.

The temperature was very dry so she hung a wet towel inside the room. She also opened the window to get some fresh air. However, what Jack had said gave her the creeps. So, she rushed to the widow and closed it.

Jack couldn't help laughing upon seeing the expression on her face.

He moved to the edge of the bed and patted the empty space. "Come here. I'll share half of the bed with you," he said.

This time, Rachel already looked calm. She went to the cabinet and took out a quilt. Then she said casually, "Thank you. I'll sleep on the sofa."

Leaning against the headboard, Jack crossed his arms over his chest. Trying to hide a smile on his face, he said, "I don't think the sofa is clean. I guess many people have already slept on it."

Rachel, who was walking to the sofa, halted halfway.

"Do you really want to sleep on the sofa? Maybe they haven't even cleaned that for a long time," Jack continued.

'This guy,1 Rachel thought while gnashing her teeth in anger.

She turned around angrily and stared at him.

But Jack didn't mind the anger he could see from her eyes. He still smiled and said, "Come on. The bed is wide enough for the two of us."

"Many patients have also slept in that bed," Rachel retorted.

Unfortunately, it didn't work. Eventually, she also occupied the space he offered. All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

To her surprise, Jack embraced her immediately. She struggled for a while but failed to get away from him.

"I didn't know that you are also a koala," she commented.

He didn't say anything. Instead, he buried his head in her neck and kissed it, sniffing her light scent.

Her neck was the most sensitive part of her body so Rachel felt ticklish. She struggled a lot to escape from his embrace.

But Jack hugged her more tightly and it was impossible to get rid of his arms.

"Hey! Stop making fun of me, will you?" She pretended to be annoyed but her voice remained soft and gentle.

If they were in a normal situation, Jack wouldn't have missed such a good opportunity. However, he was really tired tonight.

He had no energy to move because of the

stomachache so he decided to just let go of her.

"Okay, I won't disturb you anymore. Let's sleep." He then kissed her gently on the cheek.

Rachel heaved a sigh of relief.

Finally, Jack had stopped pestering her.

When she got up to turn off the light, Jack was already sleeping deeply.

'Is he really asleep?' Rachel asked herself.

Perhaps the medicine he took earlier didn't only relieve the pain but also helped him fall asleep.

She almost couldn't believe that Jack would fall asleep so soon.

Lying beside him again, she didn't dare to make a move. She was afraid that he would wake up.

Jack suddenly wrapped his arm around her waist. She tried to remove it but he held him so tight.

In the end, she decided to just let it be. They stayed that way until the next morning.

When the nurse came in, she was stunned at the scene. Maybe she didn't expect the couple to sleep together in the hospital bed.

Jack felt someone's presence in the room so he opened his eyes.

Feeling embarrassed, the nurse hurriedly went out and shut the door again quietly.

Jack checked the time. It was only past six in the morning.

Rachel was still sleeping soundly in his arm.

He couldn't help staring at her dotingly. She looked so cute while sleeping. He lowered his head and planted soft kisses on her face.

His arm felt numb so he tried to take it from under her neck very carefully. He then sat up to straighten his back.

The birds outside were singing merrily. Jack couldn't help smiling as he looked at Rachel again. Her eyelids moved slightly; then she opened her eyes slowly.

It was still early and Jack wanted her to sleep more so he patted her shoulder softly. Rachel didn't make a move but her lips curved into a faint smile.

Jack held her in his arms again and coaxed her back to sleep.

Rachel stayed with Jack for a couple of days.

Actually, Jack's illness wasn't that serious and he really didn't need someone to accompany him all the time.

He didn't even need someone to take him to the toilet.

Austin thought that Jack was acting like a baby who needed care around the clock.

If Jack could only read Austin's mind, he would probably rush to him and slash his neck with a knife.

But obviously, Jack was really enjoying every moment of it.

He was very happy that Rachel was always there to take care of him.

Austin also felt happy for them.

Seeing Jack and Rachel together was a sight to behold.

On the other hand, Rachel still felt awkward.

She felt that Jack had taken advantage of her even during the first night.

But she just let it pass, thinking that it was probably because he was really not feeling well that time.

Good thing, Jack had no temper and seemed easy-going so Rachel didn't worry that much.

The following nights, Rachel noticed that Jack had become more complacent in flirting with her. He would always kiss her every time they were together in the bed. He always coaxed her to sleep so he could have the freedom to touch her.

Although he never dared to have sex with her in the hospital bed, Rachel felt that he was still taking advantage of her.

This time, she thought that he was really a bastard.

'Such an asshole!' she thought.

Jack noticed that Rachel was starting to react so he slowed down a little.

He tried to behave accordingly to please her.

Fortunately, his efforts worked. Rachel wasn't reluctant to take care of him anymore. Jack was so happy about it.

But since some people were not aware of their relationship, they couldn't help gossiping about

Rachel.

One day, Jack's subordinates visited him in the hospital.

They couldn't help glancing at Rachel from time to time.

When Jack noticed that they were looking at her in a differently way, he immediately introduced her to them, "This is my wife, Rachel Shen."

Rachel felt like a monkey being surrounded by the crowd. So when they left, she couldn't help joshing, "I feel like a rare animal. Everyone looks at me strangely."

"Of course, you are rare because you are a precious treasure that I have been wanting to have," Jack replied with a smile.

Rachel was totally taken aback by his sudden sweet words. She couldn't help blushing as she pushed him away.

Had Jack forgotten that his assistant was still inside the room? She felt really embarrassed.

"Sweetie, just wait for me to finish this report." Jack winked at her.

The assistant had probably felt awkward to remain in the room so he cleared his throat and said, "Mr. Fu, I'll go out for now. Please excuse me."

Jack and Rachel's wedding was a very quiet, low-key affair so no one knew that Jack had gotten married.

That was why they were surprised to know that his wife was taking care of him in the hospital.

What was more, they found out that Rachel was not his former girlfriend.

All of a sudden, they all got curious about who Rachel was. Although they might have met her before, they still knew nothing about her.

Although Jack was discharged from the hospital, the doctor told him that he must take good care of himself from now on.

When Rachel found out about it, she got flustered.

This stomach illness was definitely troublesome.