Chapter 91 - Calm days before the Storm

In the next few days, Alex had been keeping a close watch on Francesca. He was still determined to divorce her but his conscience tells him to at least make sure she gets through this.

He didn't want her to feel that life is over without him at her side. Alex knew that by doing this, April would get hurt but he just can't pretend to look away. He had made his bed and he will stick to his decision. He was only feeling guilty, thus he takes care of his wife.

At the moment, he was bringing lunch to her hospital room. She could've already check out of the hospital, but Alex insisted for her to stay a couple more days. He wanted to get her to check by a psychologist, to see if he can prescribe anything for suicidal thoughts.

He already has April to think about, now this happened. Yet, he could only blame himself. As he arrived into her room, Francesca was sitting up and watching something on the tv.

"Darling, your back! How was work yesterday?" Francesca cheerfully asked, as if nothing happened on their marriage.

"Everything is good. How about you? Are you feeling much better today?" Seeing her lively, he felt relief and smiled at her.

"Yes. The doctor says that my vitality is already stable." Seeing that Alex was holding a restaurant plastic bag. "Did you bring food for me?" She asked joyously.

"Hmm. Wait a second and I'll prepare it for you." Alex felt that he was back in the past. Being in the hospital, bringing her food and seeing her smile. It surely brings back memories of their past.

Alex carefully set the table for her to eat, he had brought her favorite food. He knew her well as the back of his palm.

Seeing the foods in the table, Francesca felt touched. Although she was currently in the VIP Room in the hospital, their foods weren't to her taste. Looking at the dishes that Alex had brought, she felt hungry. He purposely brought her favorites that made her heartfelt warm. He still cared for her, she thought. She concluded that she might still be able to save their marriage.

"Here. Eat slowly." Alex sat down next to her bed and watched her eat. Since she was not invalid, he didn't fed her. Instead, he poured her water in case she gets thirsty.

Francesca ate healthily. It had been a long time since she ate a good meal. Her constant scheming and planning made her unable to taste good food. Making her lose appetite in the process.

"Slow down or you'll choke yourself." Alex reminded his wife. She was like a different woman at the moment. Not like the usual Francesca who watches her intake and calories.

Hearing his words, Francesca slowed down eating. She felt embarrassed. Tasting the good foods again, made her forget about everything. You could say that she had starved herself for many months. Now that heaven landed in front of her, she can no longer resist.

Alex chuckled at the scene. He then took out his handkerchief and cleaned off the sauce on the side of her mouth. This action made Francesca paused and look at him.

"You're like a kid as always. Slow down and properly taste the food. No one will try to steal them away from you." Alex smiled as he cleaned her face.

Francesca's heartfelt a stinging pain. She clenched her hands, trying to hold back her tears. But  someone will steal you away from me if I let it be. She silently said to herself.

Instead of crying, she smiled at Alex. "I can just let you take care of me then. A kid like me, can't be left alone."

Alex stopped his hand and look into her eyes. Somehow, he could feel that there were hidden meanings to those words. Is she still planning to kill herself after this, if he left her be? He could not let this happen. He would have to ask James to get someone watch out for her since he can't always be there for her.

"As long as you behave." He casually answered, not daring to promise anything.

Francesca's smile then widen. To hear even those words, she felt enthusiastic about her future. As long as she can get her husband back and to cancel their divorce, she would do everything to please him. She would resign on her father's company and become Alex's trophy wife. She would stay home and wait for him to get back from work. She would take care of the house and cook food for him.

She had this kind of thoughts, as she continued to eat. Seeing her in a good mood, Alex sighed in relief. Still, he wanted a Psychologist to take a look. To do this, he needs her approval.

"Francesca, I still worry about you. I want a Psychologist to take a look, would that be fine with you?" Alex was used to asking permission from her so that it would not lead to a fight. Asking her like this, he sounded natural but was nervous inside. Calling a Psychologist only meant one thing, there is something wrong with your brain.

He didn't want her to think that his thoughts were like that. So he instantly added, "I just want you to be safe. I don't want to see you like this again."

Hearing his words filled with worry, Francesca smiled. The way he carefully said his thoughts, made her felt uneasy. It was as if Alex didn't want to step on a land mine and was carefully trying to invade them. Did she really wrong him? For him to act like this? She felt extremely guilty inside that she could only nod in response. Before, her heart was unable to comprehend her actions. Now, she could only lament that these results were due to her negligence.

Seeing her easily agree on it, Alex sighed in relief. Luckily, he caught his wife in a good mood today.