Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 224

Ethan just chuckled as he looked at Frank's receding figure. After a while, he opened the door of the ward and said to Janet, "The doctor said you would have to stay here for a day so he can monitor your conditions."

In defiance, Janet turned her head away and said, "I don't want to stay here just because of this minor illness. I will be fine after taking some medicine and drips. Just take me home."

Ethan simply shook his head to indicate he would do no such thing.

He walked to the bedside and pulled out the over -bed table. He set down the bowl of porridge which had chopped green onions and eggs on the surface. "You haven't eaten anything since last night. The medications won't work on an empty stomach. Have some porridge."

Stirring the hot porridge mildly, he added pleadingly, "Please, don't be angry anymore."

The tantalizing aroma soon hit Janet's nose. Her stomach instantly began to rumble loudly. Her salivary glands also became hyperactive. She hadn't had anything for dinner last night, nor breakfast this morning. As a result, she was so hungry now.

Despite her hunger, she didn't have the appetite to eat anything. Her lack of appetite wasn't because of her illness. It was due to her bad mood.

"I have no appetite. Just put it there." After pointing at the top of the drawer beside her, Janet turned sideways and closed her eyes.

Ethan sensed her mood, so he didn't force her. He just lifted his black pants slightly and sat on the edge of the bed. He helplessly stared at her pale face for a long time. Sadness was written all over his face as he watched her quietly. The nurse who had just administered some medicine to Janet tidied up her tray. While at it, she stole glances at Ethan. As she walked out, she thought, 'This patient is giving this man the cold shoulder. She's lucky that such a gentle and handsome man cares for her. I honestly feel pity for him.'

The sun was shining outside. Its rays gleamed on trees and the lush grass. The scenery was so beautiful like the ones that could only be seen in movies.

Janet's eyes slowly peeled open and she looked at Ethan subconsciously. He happened to be staring intently at her at this time.

The room was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. Their long stares made each other slightly uncomfortable.