Divorcing My Husband Over His Stepsister's Secret novel Chapter 158

Chapter 158

I ruffled her hair gently, the immediately raised both hands in surrender.

Isn’t come voluntarily,” I lied,

1. “Your f

friend Emily asked me to. She said she was too bury.”

Anna gave me a skeptical look, then turned toward the kitchen. Would you like something to drink?”

“Hot coffee, thanks. With milk

milk and sugar.” I followed her, watching as she clumsily operated the coffee maker.

ching with satisfaction. The night’s chill finally

When Anna handed me a steaming cup, I drank half of it in one go, sighing began to ease.

“How long did you wait outside? Anna asked, with what sounded like concern in her voice.

“Not long, I said casually. “About ten minutes.”

She raised an eyebrow, clearly not believing a word. I unconsciously rubbed my stiff neck.

“Fine,” I shrugged. “I might have crouched in your hallway all night. It was freezing out there. Emily told me you had a fever, and I was worried you might get worse during the night with no one to look after you.”

Anna’s eyes widened. Her lips moved as if to say something, but she just turned and got me a blanket instead.

“Emily has been really busy,” Anna said softly. I don’t want to burden her anymore.”

“So you’d rather be sick alone?” I raised my voice involuntarily, Just because you don’t want to trouble anyone?”

Anna looked at me silently, her amber eyes showing a resilience that broke my heart.

“Fine,” I sighed. “Trouble me instead. I don’t have much going on anyway.

“You? The Price family heir has nothing to do? Anna laughed sarcastically, “Don’t joke, Seth.”

“I can work remotely,” I waved my phone. “Besides, looking after you doesn’t require 24/7 attention. I just need to make sure you take your medicine, stay hydrated, and rest properly.”

Anna tried to speak but was interrupted by a coughing fit. I immediately

ly went t

waler.

to the kitchen and brought her some warm

“Alright,” she finally conceded. “But just for today. I’ll be better tomorrow.”

“That depends on your behavior today,” I smirked. “If you don’t cooperate, I might have to move in.”

Anna rolled her eyes, but I caught the slight upturn of her lips.

For the next few hours, we chatted intermittently, mostly me talking about recent Boston events and my take on the latest gossip.

At lunchtime, Martha, Anna’s former housekeeper from Seaside Manor, came by with homemade soup and light food. I wolfed down most of it, then slowed down when I noticed Anna watching me.

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“You said you came to take care of me,” Anna commented, looking at my nearly empty plate. “But you’re eating more of

Martha’s lunch than I am!”

“I need energy to take care of you, I argued. Besides, you’re sick and

d have no

no appetite. Food shouldnt go to waste.”

Anna chuckled softly–the best

I sound I’d heard all day.

Looking at her, I suddenly realized that no matter how fiercely Independent or stubborn she was, right now she needed someone by her side.

And 1. Seth Price, wanted to be that person

“Rest a bit.” I said, standing to clear the dishes. “Ill get your medicine.”

When I returned, Anna had closed her eyes and was leaning back on the sofa.

For a moment, I almost reached out to touch her cheek, but instead just quietly set down the pills and water glass, sitting on the floor beside her as she slept.

“I meant what I said, Anna,” I whispered, knowing she couldn’t hear me. “If you need to use me, I’m completely willing Not just to shut up the gossips, but because I really…”

My voice trailed off, the words unfinished as I listened to her steady breathing and smiled at her sleeping face.

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