Stuck in you

Chapter 46 The Aggravated Condition

After Jack apologized, Rachel became quiet because of astonishment. All she did was follow Jack. When he walked towards another restaurant, she was surprised and immediately asked him, "Are you still hungry?"

"No, I'm not. I'll just buy one to try their food."

Saying nothing more, she watched Jack go in.

Rachel did not wait for long. Just a few minutes after, Jack came out. Then, he walked to the next one. She was now confused when she saw him ready to enter the restaurant. "Jack, isn't that meal in your hand not enough yet? Are you going to buy something from all the food shops?"

This time, Rachel hit the nailed right. Jack explained that he only planned to buy something from the restaurants which were packed tonight. He wanted his men to have a taste of their specialties.

After Jack explained, Rachel was speechless. Mouth twitching, she asked again, "Is it really necessary?"

Not wanting to explain further, Jack didn't answer anymore. Instead, he continued to walk. He didn't choose noodles as noodles would lose their flavor after a while.

He only chose pasties, braised meat and something that wouldn't lose its flavor in a period of time.

As Rachel accompanied Jack silently, she already understood his reason for his actions.

Though Jack wasn't aware that such a food street existed, he was familiar with all the food sold here. After all, they were all traditional food, and Jack knew them.

What he was doing was not strange at all. There were people like him. But what made it peculiar was Jack doing it himself.

Never did she think that Jack would be so ordinary like those people in this street. After the fourth shop, Rachel was really curious now. She couldn't help but ask him, and he explained everything to her.

Jack brought them because he was wondering if he could introduce them to MK Group's malls.

Hearing his explanation, Rachel was speechless again. This side of Jack was unfamiliar to her.

Her perception of him was someone who had high standards. But he really piqued her interest by eating with her here and doing his own food hopping.

Couldn't control herself anymore, Rachel finally asked, "Jack, is there something wrong with you?"

Remembering Jack's apology earlier, she thought of his promise to her.

If it was not for that promise, Rachel would not waste her time and energy with him here.

Stopping, Jack glanced at Rachel coldly. When she saw him look at her that way, she felt goose bumps all over her body.

Finally coming back to his senses, Jack looked at the items in his hands and thought they were enough. "Let's go back," he declared.

'Humph! So, who really enjoyed this trip?' Annoyed, Rachel closed her eyes.

Seeing her expression, he thought that she was not feeling well again. Jack asked frowning, "How do you feel? Do you feel bad again?"

Waving her hand weakly, Rachel closed her eyes and said, "Don't talk to me."

Feeling that she might be hot with fever again, she thought she didn't want to see Jack ever again.

Rachel promised herself to stay away from him, but she didn't. She realized she didn't learn from her previous experience.

Seating comfortably, Jack drove the Land Rover steadily, while Rachel took a nap.

Just a few minutes later, Rachel was finally deep in her sleep.

The food hub was located in a remote street next to the bustling commercial road on the southern part of the city.

Using the car's navigation system, Jack found the main road that would lead them home.

The apartment was located at the opposite side of the city. There was heavy traffic on their way. It took them longer to go home compared on their way to the food street.

The journey took them one hour to arrive at the apartment.

After cutting the engine off, Jack looked at Rachel leaning against the window.

Her neck was slightly tilted making her hair flow down on her back, her jaw line was smooth and tight, her slightly closed lips were as tender as rose petals, and her long naturally curled eyelashes covered her eyelids.

Rachel had a beautiful face. Looking at her, he remembered the little girl in a bubble skirt brought home by his grandpa many years ago.

Eyes red and swollen, a little Rachel looked him up and down. His grandpa, who was holding her hand, pointed at him and told her gently, "Rachel, this is Jack."

Rachel looked at him with big round eyes. Then she greeted him, "Jack..."

Her voice then was sweet and soft. Unlike now, though it was still sweet, it was crisp and not sweet anymore.

Soon after Rachel lived with them,

Jack went abroad to study and only came back during holidays and important occasions.

When he came back after finishing his studies, Jack moved out of the house and had his own place. So, there was no chance for them to get to know each other well.

If not for their arranged marriage, there would be no connection between them at all.

That day, his father requested him to come home. In the study, Jonathan looked at him and sighed. Jack couldn't understand the meaning of his gaze.

Jonathan said, "I know that you don't like her. But please, be nice to her. Remember, she has nothing. And, the Fu family owes her a lot."

Whatever the reason why Jonathan felt so guilty, he didn't give Jack any explanation at all. But, he just told him to be nice to Rachel.

Since he had a grudge against his father and was pissed off by Celine, he didn't take his father seriously.

Coming back to his senses, Jack realized that he had stared blankly at Rachel for quite some time.

When he was about to wake Rachel up, he saw that she didn't look well.

Her cheeks were red, and her breathing was heavy.

Putting his palm on Rachel's forehead, Jack felt she was a little hot.

Opening her eyes in a daze, Rachel felt her head heavy. She looked around and asked, "Have we arrived?" Slowly removing his hand, Jack decided to send her to the hospital.

"Yes, we have. But you have a fever. I'm going to take you to the hospital."

"There's no need. I have medicines. Just open the door so I can get out." Though she felt hot and weak, Rachel still had her presence of mind.

A bit angry, Jack reprimanded her, emphasizing his words in a low voice, "Will you stop going against me? I'll take you to the hospital."

Unfortunately, Rachel couldn't get out of the car, for Jack didn't unlock the door.

He turned the car around immediately.

Couldn't hold back her anger anymore, Rachel tapped her seat several times, and glared at Jack with bright, watery eyes. "Just stop! I am a doctor. And, I have medicines! So, no! There's no need to go to the hospital. Just stop the car!"

Eventually, the Land Rover turned back.

The car stopped in front of Rachel's building. Pressing his thin lips tightly, Jack was in a bad mood. His intention was to let her feel that he cared for her. But, she refused him.

When Jack unlocked the door, Rachel got out of the car at once. Then, she went inside without even taking a glance at him, leaving him alone in the car. He looked sullen, and his eyes were filled with anger.

After seeing the lights turned on upstairs, Jack started the car and left.

Earlier, Eric didn't like to stay at Rachel's home alone. Since he couldn't wait for her return anymore, he just sent her a message.

Rachel only read the message when she got home. As soon as she saw it, she called Eric right away.

With concern, Eric asked her right away, "Rachel, did he do something to you?"

In the kitchen, Rachel started to boil water. After her sleep in the car, she felt dizzy again. She took out the thermometer and the medicine. Frowning, she answered, "What would he do to me? Stop thinking too much!"

Having been stupid for the whole night, Rachel felt uncomfortable, and her tone was much heavier.

Hearing her, Eric asked, "Are you alright? Do you have fever again?"

Unwrapping the medicine, Rachel paused and took a deep breath. Holding her heavy head, she calmed herself down. People close to her could tell her feelings right away.

Rachel said, "I'm sorry. I snapped at you."

Used to her attitude, Eric replied, "I will feel strange if you suddenly treat me well."

It was always Rachel making the move to get along with her cousin. Though she was mean, she really took good care of Eric.

There were times he was beaten down by Rachel's sharp tongue, but Eric usually recovered the next day.

"Take good care of yourself, okay? Don't go to work tomorrow. I'll bring you breakfast."

Leaning against the backrest, Rachel curled up in the chair. With closed eyes, she answered, "Okay..."

After the water boiled, Rachel prepared her glass of warm water. Then, she drank her medicine. She stayed for a while in the living room before going to bed.

She seldom got sick. Since she was used to take care of others, she thought she could take care of herself as well. She was sure her fever would be gone in the morning. Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

However, at midnight, Rachel woke up to feel her throat very dry. And, when she swallowed, it was a bit painful.

Stretching her hand to get the water on the bedside table, she felt somebody grasp her hand.

Shocked, she opened her eyes in a daze. Then, she saw a familiar face in front of her.

With a stern look on his handsome face, he didn't look nice. Holding her hand, he asked, "What do you want to do?"

Rachel said, "Water..."

Letting go of her hand, the man stood up to pour a glass of water for her.

A minute after, he returned and gently lifted her up. Then, he raised the glass to her lips.

Carefully assisting Rachel, he saw her took a sip.

After quenching her thirst, she slightly pushed the glass away. Rachel didn't drink much.

After putting the glass aside, the man whispered, "I'll take you to the hospital."

However, Rachel shook her head and refused. She just said something, which for sure she wouldn't remember in the morning.

At last, she fell asleep.

The next day, Eric got up early because he was worried about Rachel. He cleaned up right after sunrise.