âCora is awake.â
Ophelia smiled and hid the disappointment in her eyes as she subconsciously tightens and loosened her grip, âMr. Chambers should rest assured now that Miss Fletchers is awake. Go back and see her. Else, she would feel upset that you werenât by her side when she woke up from her abortion procedure. I heard from my elders that a post-abortion recovery is just as important as confinement. If you donât take good care of it, itâs easy to leave behind other illnesses.â
Zachariah looked directly at Ophelia and did not miss the fragility and stubbornness that flashed in her eyes. After nearly five years of marriage to this woman, he didnât even know that she still had such a stubborn side. How could such a woman not make him feel distressed?
He was unable to guarantee that he can grow old with her, but she has made him learn to ache for her. There were many times he wanted to hold her in his arms and take good care of her and protect her at all costs.
Apart from his relationship with Cora, he had never had any dealings with other women, so he didnât know if the pain he felt for Ophelia was love or something else. He truly wanted to take good care of her.
This feeling was stronger than when he and Cora were together.
âPushing me to another woman, donât you feel jealous?â Zachariah questioned.
Ophelia hid her emotions well, and said with a smile, âMiss Fletchers met you earlier than I. From the beginning, I married you as a stand-in, so I donât seem to be qualified to feel jealous.â
Zachariahâs eyes changed, and the emotions surging in his eyes were turbulent.
He raised his hand and squeezed Opheliaâs face heavily, blushing her face.
Ophelia covered her pinched face and looked at Zachariah in disbelief.
A faint smile appeared in Zachariahâs eyes. He really loved Opheliaâs ignorant and somewhat silly eyes.
âDo you know why I pinched you?â Zachariah asked.
Ophelia shook her head blankly; she hadnât reacted to Zachariahâs actions on her.
âI am your husband; I allow you to be jealous.â
Ophelia was even more dumbfounded; her whole body was a little overwhelmed.
Zachariahâs words, she took them apart and read them word by word. She knew what they meant, but she didnât dare to think about it when they were put together. She was afraid that what she thought was different from what he said.
Zachariah touched her cheek pitifully, and said with a low smile, âSilly woman.â
Ophelia couldnât turn around.
âYou silly woman. Donât pretend to be so generous in the future. Men will like it better if women occasionally pretend to be weak and coquettish.â
Zachariah said meaningfully.
Ophelia still didnât respond. She also felt Zachariahâs change, but she was afraid that it was only temporary. She was also afraid that after she invested too much affection that Zachariah would tell her that he still loved Cora, and when she decided to get out of the triangle, she would be left alone in the pit and struggle to get out.
Zachariah didnât say much but just said, âItâs getting late now. You and Madeleine should go home first and have a good rest. I will take time to go home tomorrow. Donât think about it.â
Opheliaâs heart was pounding hopelessly.
She nodded and said, âTomorrow, I will ask Mrs. Miriam to prepare your meal. You must come back to have it.â
Zachariah affirmed her, âI will definitely go back. I havenât eaten with you for a long time. I do miss it.â
âThen, when you get back, I will cook for you.â
The two stayed on for a while longer before Zachariah personally sent her to take the elevator before turning around and taking the stairs to go upstairs.
When he entered the ward, Zachariah had already wiped away the smile on his face, and his eyes were a little indifferent.
Cora, who lay on the hospital bed, looked a little excited when she saw him. Unfortunately, she was still wearing an oxygen mask on her mouth. She couldnât even speak. She wanted to lift to remove the oxygen mask using the hand that was on a drip. The move had completely frightened Mrs.
Fletcher.
âCora donât be too worked up. Zachariah is here, be obedient ah.â Mrs. Fletcher said angrily.
Mrs. Fletcher turned her head, looked at Zachariah wistfully, and said, âZachariah, come here quickly, Cora has been waiting for you for long.â
Zachariah hesitated, and finally walked over.
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The Vixen's Man ï¤15 Seeing Coraâs pitiful appearance, wearing an oxygen mask, Zachariah deliberately eased his expression and said, âCora.â
Cora became even more excited.
Zachariah held her hand and said softly, âBe good, Iâm here, donât get worked up. If you get excited again, Iâm going to go.â
Cora blinked hard however she began to calm down slightly.
Zachariah said gently, âCora, I know you have a lot to say, but donât worry. Thereâs a lot of time to talk when you have recovered.â
Cora reluctantly raised her hand without a hanging needle and pointed to the oxygen mask on her face. Zachariah was aware of her intentions, but he still refused, âThe oxygen mask canât be taken off now. The doctor said that your body is a little weak. Oxygenation can make you feel better. I know what you are going to say. Iâm not angry anymore. Donât think too much. When I just heard that you wanted to get rid of Opheliaâs child. I was honestly furious. Now I think about it, Iâm not that angry anymore. So, you can rest well with peace of mind. If you have anything to say, we can talk about it after we have recovered.â
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