Defying Fate: The Unstoppable Eileen novel Chapter 6

On the bus, Eileen sat at the front, resting. Behind her, Phyllis and Blythe sat together, while Josiah occupied a single seat. Egbert sat in the corner of the last row, looking rather isolated from the group.

Suddenly, the bus took a jolt, catching everyone's attention.

Eileen glanced over her shoulder, initially just to make sure all the guests were okay, but when she caught sight of Egbert looking sick, she was a little worried.

Despite his health check yesterday, why did he still look so weak? He was like a glass figurine, ready to shatter at the slightest touch.

Frowning, Eileen abruptly told the driver, "Pull over somewhere."

The crew asked in confusion, "What's up?"

"I need a bathroom break," Eileen replied calmly.

The crew had no choice but to let the driver pull over. After all, bathroom breaks were a basic human need.

Eileen hopped off the bus and when she came back, she was clutching a brown, transparent cup that looked like coffee.

Seeing this, Phyllis blurted, "I want coffee too!"

Eileen shot her a dirty look, silencing Phyllis immediately.

Eileen got back on the bus and headed straight for the back seat. Just as she did, the driver took off, causing her to stumble and end up practically in Egbert's lap.

She quickly moved over, handing him the drink, "This should make you feel better."

Egbert looked at her, his face already beaded with sweat, and took the hot drink from her slightly warm hand.

"Drink it," she urged him when he didn't drink.

Egbert asked coldly, "Are you a certified doctor?"

"Sure am. If something goes wrong, I'll take responsibility," she replied impatiently, rudely grabbing his hand to check his pulse.

Her fingers were warm, in contrast to his icy-cold hand.

Egbert momentarily craved the warmth of her hand, even curling his fingers slightly.

But then she let go of his hand, "It’s not too serious, just a slight fever. Drink this and get some sleep, you'll be fine once we arrive."

It was a herbal concoction she picked up from a pharmacy when she got off the bus.

Egbert merely looked at her silently.

Eileen got annoyed, "Do I have to spoon-feed you?"

"If you don't mind, I won't refuse," he suddenly replied.

Eileen just stared at him, "You still have the energy to joke around? Hurry up and drink your medicine. Traveling with a sick person is a hassle." With that, she got up and went back to her own seat.

Only then did the other guests realize Egbert was sick. No wonder he seemed so aloof. They quickly got up to check on him.

Eileen, now at the front, suddenly yelled, "Sit down and buckle up! In case of an accident, it's people like you who don't follow safety rules that end up dead!"

The guests glanced at each other and, fearing Eileen's authority, obediently sat back down and buckled their seat belts.