Chapter 31

I woke up to the sound of the door opening. I opened my eyes and saw him walking in with a bag of groceries. He smiled when he saw me awake.

“Hey, you’re up. How are you feeling?” He asked, putting the bag on the table.

“I’m feeling better, thanks to you,” I lied, sitting up on the bed.

He came over to me and kissed my forehead. “I’m glad to hear that. I got everything we need for your soup. Do you want to help me make it?” He asked, holding my hand.

“Sure, why not?” I said, getting out of the bed. I put on my slippers and followed him to the kitchen.

He took out some vegetables, chicken, noodles, and spices from the bag. He washed them and chopped them. He put a pot of water on the stove and turned on the heat.

“Here, you can add the salt and pepper,” he said, handing me a shaker.

I took it and sprinkled some salt and pepper into the water. He smiled and thanked me.

“You’re such a good helper,” he said, kissing my cheek.

I forced a smile and pretended to enjoy his affection. I wondere