Filed to story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
“Huh? He ate something wrong?”
“Yeah. He can’t take sleeping pills. His prescription drugs for hemophobia can cause adverse reactions. If it’s serious, it may kill him!”
Flossie came to a sudden realization after listening to the doctor’s explanation. She remembered Adie saying that he had given Halston some sleeping pills. She thought he would nap a little because of the pill but never thought it would have such a big impact.
“It was my negligence. It’s our fault, and it won’t happen again.”
“Well, his condition is quite serious. He can be discharged tomorrow morning, but he still has to recuperate at home for about a week, preferably in bed. Also, make sure he doesn’t get angry or aggrieved. As his family, it’s best to let him have whatever he wants and keep him happy…”
The doctor explained this to Flossie while writing the medical record.
“What? It’s best to let him have whatever he wants?”
Flossie had not studied much medicine, and she had never heard of such a disease.
“Are you doubting my professionalism?”
The doctor looked up with a disagreeable look and handed her a stack of examination reports. “You can see for yourself. This is his health report. His liver, spleen, and stomach are greatly damaged. His health may worsen with anger. His condition is not to be taken lightly. Can you take it seriously?!”
“He has liver and stomach damage just from some sleeping pills? Isn’t that too dramatic?”
“The sleeping pills caused his allergies. His liver and stomach damage is mainly due to the medication he’s been taking for dizziness and hemophobia.”
Flossie looked at the data on the report. She did not understand much of the report but could tell many numbers had exceeded the normal range. Soon, a worrying look crossed her face.
Flossie was aware of Halston’s hemophobia all the while but thought he had probably fully recovered after all these years of treatment. She was surprised it had turned out otherwise. In fact, his disease got worse with many complications.
‘Is he using the Rainbow Glaze to treat this disease?’ thought Flossie.
Flossie went to Halston’s ward after leaving the doctor’s office.
Halston was still unconscious. The usually powerful and impeccable person was lying in his bed quietly, downtrodden and weak. He seemed so fragile that anyone who wanted to hurt him could easily do so with a little nudge of a finger.
Flossie could not help but feel concerned again. After all, the kids had caused all of this. Flossie wanted to take care of him until he got back on his feet again.
“You may leave. I’ll take care of him.” Flossie spoke to the nurse who had been on the ward.
“Okay. Just be careful and remember to change the drip. You can wash and massage him. Make him as happy and relaxed as possible.”
“Wash and massage him?” Flossie frowned at the thought of having to give him such high-class treatment.
When Flossie thought of Halston’s past history, she could not help but wonder if he was pretending to be sick again.
“Halston, are you awake? If you are, stop pretending… I’m warning you!” Flossie stood in front of Halston and warned him fiercely, “I’ve fallen for the same trick a couple of times, but I’m not going to fall for it again!”
There was nothing but silence in the room. The man lying on the bed had his eyes tightly closed, accentuated by his long eyelashes that were as dense as feathers. The gentle light from the orange desk lamp cast a shadow on his tall, defined nose.
Flossie saw no response from Halston, so she leaned down and got closer to him. As she observed him carefully, ripples of inexplicable feelings rose in her heart.
“Dude! Leaving all else aside, you do have such a pretty face! Why did God bless you with such beauty?”
Flossie was once again mesmerized by Halston’s flawless complexion. Halston had perfectly defined features and great skin. She wondered if he had been using some high-class skin care products for his flawlessly smooth skin.
Flossie had been fooled many times before and became much more vigilant. She pushed Halston and warned again, “I’ll say it again. Don’t use the same trick again!”
Halston did not move or respond.
“Are you still pretending? I have plenty of ways to deal with you!” Flossie said. After that, she mischievously pinched Halston’s nose and tried to obstruct his breathing.
Even so, Halston still did not respond.
“Not awake yet?” Flossie furrowed her brows and warned harshly, “Then don’t blame me for using my top-secret weapon!”
Flossie waved her arms and stretched her muscles right after saying that. Then… she began to tickle Halston.
She kept tickling him at different speeds, sometimes lightly and sometimes hard. She was sure that even someone with a strong determination would have no way to hold back and endure.
“Still no response?”
Flossie let out a long sigh and finally believed that Halston was really in a coma. Seeing that he was still unconscious, she somehow felt a little more relaxed, less tense than before.
“Okay, okay. I’ll believe it for now. You’re really unconscious.” After saying that, Flossie began to take care of Halston, sparing no effort.
First, she washed his face and hands. Then, she gave him water and medicine. Finally, she played him a piece of soothing music. The doctor mentioned that, in his case, it would be easier for him to recover in a comfortable and relaxed environment.
Flossie was unsure if Halston had recovered. In the end, she began to relax in the comfortable and relaxing atmosphere and fell asleep not long after…
Flossie rested on the edge of the bed and slept very well. Her thick and luscious black hair scattered on the bed somehow gave off the feeling of a tenacious weed.
Halston opened his eyes. Warmth and happiness flew in his heart as he saw the woman who was taking care of him.
Halston was already awake when Flossie tickled him. However, he had a strong determination and could endure far better than the average person.
He was afraid that Flossie’s gentleness would be gone as soon as he woke up, so he simply pretended to remain unconscious…
Halston reached out his hand in the quiet and cozy atmosphere and gently placed his hand on her head. As he patted her like coaxing a child, her hair slipped through his fingers like a silky waterfall.
Flossie sensed something odd and jumped on her guard. She questioned him coldly, “What are you doing?”
Halston’s hand froze in mid-air. The gentle look on his face was quickly replaced by his usual inscrutability. “You’re such a tough woman,” he said flatly. “You’re still defensive even when you’re asleep.”
Flossie glared at Halston and snapped, “Of course, I have to be on guard! If I stay stupid, I would’ve died many times!”
“You always see the worst in people. You’re always strong, just like a rose with thorns but curled up like a weak, tiny rabbit while asleep. Maybe deep inside, you long for someone to embrace and protect you, giving you something to fall back on…”
“Nonsense. Absolutely not!”
Flossie interrupted Halston with a stubborn expression.
‘Damn! That’s so embarrassing!’ Flossie thought. She wondered when Halston had actually woken up. He must be laughing at the way she was sleeping so soundly beside him!
Flossie wanted to lash out at Halston. However, she remembered the doctor’s advice and tried to control her temper.
“How do you feel? Are you still dizzy?”
Halston looked deep into Flossie’s eyes and let the emotions flow between them. He asked with a half- smile, “Do you care about me that much?”
“Don’t make a fool of yourself. I’m not concerned about you.” Flossie tensed her pretty little face and said emphatically, “I’m just afraid about the responsibilities. The kids went overboard this time. I don’t want you to blackmail us in case something happens to you.”
Flossie thought she was being very sober and sensible. However, Halston simply arched his brow with a meaningful look that flashed across his eyes. She could not tell whether it was disappointment or interest.
“What else?” Flossie snorted coldly. She was arrogant and unattainable, like a princess. “My thoughts are precious. I don’t easily care for others.”
“In that case, you and the two kids may have to make some effort…”