Filed to story: Healing My Disabled Husband Novel
It was understandable that receiving a call from a woman asking if he could come over late at night would make anyone suspicious regardless of how reasonable her request may be.
Averi knew this too, but she couldn’t afford to worry about such things right now.
Finally, River spoke up, but it was clear that he was trying hard to suppress his anger. “I’ll come over.”
After hanging up the phone, Averi let out another sigh, knowing that trouble always seemed to find its way towards her no matter what she did or said.
Kelvin arrived half an hour later along with Casey who couldn’t help but stare at Averi, due to how stunningly beautiful she looked – exactly Casey’s type of woman – an ice queen beauty!
This wasn’t Casey’s first time meeting Averi though; however, this time, she felt even more excited because they were going over to see Beata together rather than just casually bumping into each other somewhere else like before.
Although normally Casey wouldn’t have followed Kelvin if someone else asked him for help like this;
knowing it was for Averi, which made all the difference.
Now wasn’t really about admiring beauty anymore. They needed to check on Beata’s condition first.
Averi led both Kelvin and Casey into the room where they checked on Beata’s temperature which had gone down slightly, thanks in part due Averi’s efforts earlier.
Kelvin gave Beata an injection for fever reduction before leaving the room with Averi who was leading them out.
“Don’t worry too much. She just caught a cold and her body is a bit weak. Just pay more attention in the future,” Kelvin said.
Averi nodded, feeling relieved with Kelvin’s words.
“If you say so, then I feel much better,” Averi replied.
Kelvin chuckled and asked, “It’s rare to see you so nervous. Who is this little girl?”
“A younger girl I just met who came to my house to play for the day and got sick. I feel guilty about it,”
Averi explained.
As they spoke, the doorbell rang.
Averi’s nerves instantly tightened as she looked towards the door and took a deep breath before going to answer it.
River stood at the door wearing a black shirt with his sleeves rolled up, revealing his veins on his arms.
Averi didn’t know why she focused on River’s veins, but it was like some kind of psychological suggestion that he was going to use violence against her. Those hands were likely going to break her neck soon enough.
Although Averi only fell into this thought for a few seconds, she still shocked herself with such thoughts.
She cleared her throat and stepped aside, saying, “Mr. Knight, please come in.”
River exuded an icy aura as he walked inside without being offered slippers by Averi, but that was because there were no men’s slippers available at her place anyway.
Kelvin had also entered directly when he arrived earlier, while River made his way through the entrance hall where he saw Kelvin and Casey in the living room waiting for him
“This is Kelvin. He’s a doctor who just gave Beata an injection for fever relief earlier today,” Averi introduced them before introducing Casey as well who was Kelvin’s wife
River nodded politely before asking Averi where their room was located. Then she led him there.
In the living room, Casey poked Kelvin’s arm and said, “Isn’t he River? How did Averi know this guy?”
Kelvin was also very shocked and had no idea what was going on.
Kelvin didn’t know much about what River was like, and he had only scratched the surface.
But he never thought Averi would be involved with River, no matter what he thought.
In the bedroom.
River walked to the bed and looked at Beata’s pale face.
Averi stood behind him in a way she had never felt before.
She wanted to say something, but she could not say anything to River.
However, if she didn’t say anything, Averi felt even worse. So, Averi said, “I’m sorry, Mr. Knight, I didn’t take good care of Beata. I’m really sorry.”
River remained silent and didn’t even turn to give Averi a glance. Averi knew he was angry and not lashing out at her was already giving her face.
She didn’t say anything more and just lowered her eyelashes. She felt truly sorry for Beata getting sick under her care.
So when River spoke up finally, “Miss Knight, please pack up her things. I’ll take Beata home,” she replied respectfully with, “Okay, Mr. Knight, please wait a moment.”
Averi turned around to pack her things, but heard Beata’s voice murmuring behind her, saying, “Not going home… I don’t want to go home…”
River had already bent down softly, cooing at Beata and saying, “Beata, be good. You’re sick, so go back with me, okay?”
“Wah wah wah… not going home…”Beata cried as if feeling wronged.
Averi felt heartbroken listening to it all, and could only imagine how much worse it must have been for
River.
However, after thinking about it for a moment longer, she said to River, “Mr. Knight, since Beata has just started recovering from the fever, why don’t we wait until its completely gone before heading back?
It might be better not to stress or tire her out in this state.”
River looked up at Averi, trying to read the expression on her face.
His own expression was far from pleasant while his eyes were icy cold.
Apart from feeling bad about what happened with Beate, Averi had no other reason for guilt.
She only felt pity towards the girl’s condition.
Therefore, River saw sincerity in Averi’s gaze as well as remorse.
He himself was extremely angry because his precious sister who he took great care of every time they were together suddenly fell ill like this.
Beate may have been weaker than other girls, but never once did such an incident occur.
This happened within one day of staying with Averi, which made him feel uneasy about leaving his sister alone again anytime soon.
It was difficult to keep River from getting angry, but he managed to hold back his temper towards Averi.
He knew that he couldn’t blame her entirely for what had happened. If anyone was to be blamed, it was himself. He shouldn’t have agreed so quickly to Beata’s request to stay overnight at Averi’s place.
After a long silence, River finally spoke up, “Let’s wait until the fire dies down before we do anything.”
Averi breathed a sigh of relief. She wasn’t sure why she had been so tense earlier – it wasn’t fear of
River exactly – but his words were like a weight lifted off her shoulders.
“Mr. Knight,” she said, “let Beata rest for now and you can go relax in the living room.”
River nodded in agreement; it wouldn’t be appropriate to disturb Beata any further when she was clearly feeling unwell.
As they left the room and closed the door behind them with just a small gap left open, so they could hear any sounds from inside, Kelvin and Casey were still in the living room.
River thanked Kelvin politely for coming over so late at night, while Kelvin reassured him that Beata would recover after sleeping through the night.
Kelvin looked at Averi curiously, as if asking what exactly had happened earlier, but Averi’s mind was too muddled right now to explain anything properly; all she could do was give him an apologetic look, promising an explanation later on when things calmed down.
The atmosphere in the living room became heavy with tension as nobody spoke up or made any move.
Casey whispered into Kelvin’s ear, asking if they should stay until morning or not.
She can stay up late and she was happy to stay here, but the pressure of the River was too strong for her to ignore.
Kelvin turned towards her and whispered back, “If you want to go back home, then let’s leave now.”
However, if she and Kelvin were to leave like this, Averi would be left alone to face the situation. Just the thought of it made Casey feel sorry for her.
So Casey said, “Let’s stay with Averi.”
Kelvin squeezed Casey’s hand and his heart softened. His girl was really kind and cute.
Averi could sense what Casey and Kelvin meant, even though they didn’t say it out loud. The fact that they hadn’t brought up leaving already spoke volumes.
Averi felt grateful but also didn’t want them to suffer like this.
Without considering River who was still there, Averi looked directly at Casey and said, “Casey, it’s getting late now. Are you tired? Do you want to go sleep in the guest room or do you want Kelvin to take you back?”
Casey’s heart skipped a beat instantly. Oh no! Even though Averi had an icy beauty face, she was so gentle!
This gentle side of Averi made it impossible for her to let her face River alone.
Feeling touched by what Averi said, while trying hard not show any emotion on her face or voice tone as much as possible, Casey shook her head vigorously while saying, “I’m not tired yet! Don’t worry about me too much! I can stay up late.”
Averi chuckled at how funny she sounded, then got up from where she sat before.
She brought some snacks and drinks over for Casey, saying, “If you’re not going to sleep, then eat something instead.”
Upon seeing the snacks and drinks that were brought over by Averi, Casey burst into laughter, saying,
“Are you trying make me fat?”
Knowing that Casey was just joking around, Averi played along seriously by explaining, “These are all zero calories and zero fat snacks. So even if you eat a lot of them, they won’t make you gain weight.”
Half believing half doubting what Averi had just explained, Casey replied jokingly again, “Is that true?
Then I should try eating more of these things. Then… but if I get fat later, remember that it’s your fault!”
Averi laughed before replying confidently, “Sure thing! If anything happens later on because of my advice, I’ll personally help train your abs until they become visible!”
Hearing such words from Averi caused Casey’s eyes light up with excitement, but soon, she was shaking her head quickly.
“No,” she said. “Just thinking about it, I can already imagine how hard it will be. I like sweet, salty, sour and spicy food, but I don’t like hardship.”
Casey spoke with a straight face, when she was really scared.
