Chapter 31:Compared to me, you are all outsiders.
Severo returned slowly.
Allyce also remained in the same position as before, leaning against the headboard. When Severo entered the room, he only saw that Allyce was still sitting in the same position, like a stone.
The bandage on his head bothered him even more.
Severo takes out the bowl of porridge, puts it on the tray and puts the spoon in. Allyce looks at him the whole time and doesn’t even blink.
He stirred carefully with the spoon. Then he scooped some of the porridge onto the spoon, lifted it to his mouth and said: “Here.
Allyce’s eyes fell on his slender, bony fingers; like a child, she obediently bowed her head and ate with the spoon he offered her.
After finishing the bowl of porridge, Allyce’s stomach felt full and warm, and she was in much better spirits.
Her eyes followed Severo, who was busy cleaning up the rubbish. She was sure she had never seen a more handsome man than him.
Because I’ve never seen anyone look so civilised and flamboyant when littering.
Severo returned from throwing away the empty food boxes, sat down in front of the bed and asked: “Who did this to you?
Her tone was flat, but Allyce thought it might help her vent her anger.
Thinking about the incident now made Allyce feel a little afraid. As she gazed at Severo’s handsome face, the aggression in her heart suddenly overflowed and her eyes began to sting uncontrollably with tears.
“Can you come and sit here for a moment, please?” Allyce pursed her lips slightly and patted the bed; her eyes were a little red.
Severo looked into her eyes, which were shining with emotion and tears, and hesitated for the first time.
Allyce saw that he had not moved and slowly stretched out her arms towards him like an aggrieved child asking for a hug from an adult.
Severo pressed his lips together tightly, his face turning pale as if he was trying to restrain himself from doing something.
Allyce couldn’t know what he was thinking, but the look in his eyes slowly faded. stern stood up, walked over to her, sat down next to her and took her in his arms.
It was a warm, reassuring embrace that was a little like his father’s, but not quite.
The room was silent, so silent that even the sound of his breathing relaxed unconsciously after a while.
Allyce buried herself greedily in his arms. How many years had it been since she had felt that warmth and comfort?
He could feel her face buried in his arms, warm and wet with tears, her whole body trembling from her sobs. Slowly, his previously stiff hands relaxed and he began to stroke her back gently, trying to comfort her.
…
In the darkness of the night, the two of them curled up together in the narrow hospital bed and slept.
After a good night’s sleep, Allyce felt much better.
Severo came out after washing up and asked him: “What do you want for breakfast?
“I want to go home. Allyce blinked, her eyes watering; her pale face was a little pitiful.
Severo’s heart softened at the sight of this woman, whom he normally liked to tease, looking so miserable. He nodded, “Okay, I’ll ask the doctor. If he says you’re ready to be discharged, then we’ll go.”
“Wait for it …”
Allyce tried to stop him, but he was already gone.
The doctor had said yesterday that he would have to stay in hospital for a few days.
Severo has been away for a long time. While he was away, two uninvited guests had arrived.
Allyce looked coldly at Senona, who was standing in front of her, and pretended to look worried. What do you want? Do you want to stay in this room? I can leave anyway.
“Allyce, I heard you were hurt when you came back last night, are you alright? It’s not too bad, is it?” Senona reached over with a ‘worried’ frown and grabbed Allyce’s hand.
Allyce stepped aside, avoiding Senona’s hand with a look of disgust on her face. Wow, you got the information faster than Grandpa.
Standing behind Senona, Enzo reached out and pulled Senona towards her. He raised his eyes and looked at Allyce. “Okay, Allyce, you’re hurt, so stop pretending you’re okay. Go back to bed and rest.”
Then he turned to Senona: “You have just returned from a business trip. You must be very tired, so go home. Don’t worry, I’ll stay here with Allyce”.
With whose permission? If one day I was so ill that Enzo Aybar
He had to stay by her side to take care of her. Ha! He’d rather die.
Allyce was glad she hadn’t had breakfast yet, otherwise she might have thrown it all up.
The door to the room opened suddenly and Severo paused in the doorway, his eyes roaming softly over the scene until they finally settled on Allyce.
“Honey, can we go home now?” Allyce ignored Senona and Enzo as if they were mere air and ran towards him with a beaming face, looking like a happy puppy wagging its tail to greet people.
It was a complete change from the way he had treated Senona and Enzo before.
Allyce hooked her arm around Severo’s and smiled sweetly.
As the scene unfolded in front of Enzo, his expression darkened. He had known Allyce for years, but he had never seen her act so excited.
Severo fell easily into her smile, his expression melting like snow into a warm smile. He reached out and gently rubbed her hair: “The doctor says you can go now.
Allyce rubbed her face on his shoulder like a kitten, “Come on then. It’s crowded in here and they let people in without permission. It makes my head hurt.
Hearing her say that, Severo smiled meaningfully and nodded, “Mmmmmm”.Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.
Senona’s face darkened as she watched the scene. This man who was always cold to her was so kind to Allyce, smiling as if he was crazy about her.
How could there be a man who loved and accepted Allyce?
“Severo, you have to keep an eye on Allyce from now on. You can’t let her go to the club anymore. She’s young and she likes the club. You have to look after her. …”
Senona looked at Allyce with deep concern written on her face, but her words were for Severo to hear.
Allyce’s eyes went cold when she heard him call her “Severo”. Before she could react, Severo pulled her back into his arms and said flatly, “Miss Delahoz, we’re not acquainted enough for you to call me by my first name. Besides, I don’t think you’re in a position to tell us how to live. How my wife and I get along is not a matter for outsiders.
Enzo, who had been looking at Severo with an unfavourable expression since he entered, said in a deep voice: “Senona is Allyce’s cousin, not a stranger!
Severo’s mouth curved into a small smile: “To put it mildly, you are all outsiders compared to me.
It was not the first time that Severo had insulted Senona and Enzo.
Senona was full of anger and had nowhere to vent it, so to cover it up she abruptly changed the subject: “Allyce, you have to come home tonight for the family party. I’ll tell the chef to prepare your favourite dish.
Outwardly, she acts as if she is worried about Allyce, but deep down, she wants to taunt her by saying that no one in the family bothered to inform her about the party.
To his dismay, however, Allyce showed no expression of surprise or pain. Instead, she smiled and said, “Don’t worry, of course I’ll be there. After all, Grandpa himself called me to let me know.