Unexpected Encounter: A Second Chance at Love

[Watson Mansion]

"Andrew—" Reeta exclaimed. "What a pleasant surprise."

She gave him a hug. "When did you come back?"

"Yesterday night." He hugged her back. "How have you been?"

"We are all fine but look at you—" She pulled away and frowned. "Why do I feel like you have lost some weight?"

"Well, after all the delicious meals Rachael has been feeding me, nothing tastes good there."

"Oh you are right," Reeta chuckled. "Rachael cooks really well."

He smiled and nodded. "What about others? Uncle Michael is at work?"

"He has taken Edward to the mall," she answered. "What brings you here at this time? Did Rachael come as well?"

"No she didn't. I am here to grab the prescription for Rachael's menstrual cramps," he said. "She told me you have it."

"Yes I do, wait a second." Reeta excused herself and rushed to her room to grab the prescription.

While she was gone, Andrew took out his phone and tried calling Rachael but when she did not receive the call again, he started getting a little anxious.

After trying one more time, he called Yuri and instructed him to tell one of the helpers to check on Rachael.

"Here—" Reeta handed him the prescription. "Is she in too much pain?"

"She says she is fine but I am a little worried," Andrew sighed.

"Rachael suffers from severe dysmenorrhea," she explained. "There were times in the past when she passed out because of the pain."

"Passed out?" He frowned.

"Yes. A couple of months back, she passed out because of the pain and we had to rush her to the hospital."

Without waiting for his reply, she inquired, "Are you going home?" When he nodded, Reeta said, "Let me accompany you then, I want to check on her."

"Sure, I'll wait for you in the car."

"I'll be there in a minute."

After Reeta went back to her room to change, Andrew called Rachael again. After hearing that she had previously passed out of pain, his anxiety shot up. He couldn't ignore the possibility of that happening again.

Just then Yuri called him. "Boss, the helper said madam's condition doesn't look good and she is asking about you."

"I'll be there soon, tell her not to leave Rachael's side," Andrew instructed.

"Okay boss."

"Is Elsa home?"

"I don't think so," Yuri answered. "Should I go and check?"

"No need, just do what I said. I'll be home soon."

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[Collins mansion]

When they arrived home, Andrew quickly rushed upstairs to the bedroom while Reeta followed him.

As soon as he entered the room, he quickly approached Rachael who was still lying on the bed.

"Rach—" He sat beside her. "Are you okay?" Her face looked very pale and her forehead was covered with beads of sweat.

Rachael slowly nodded as she tried to open her eyes. The pain started getting worse after Andrew left. She didn't want to disturb him so she tried to endure it but when it started becoming unbearable, she told the helper to call him.

"Honey—" Reeta started panicking.

"Mom?" Rachael frowned. "What are you doing here?"

"I came here with Andrew to check on you." She quickly retrieved the medication from her bag. "Here take the medication first, you will feel better."

Andrew helped sit up straight. He then grabbed a glass of water from the bedside table and helped her take the medicine.

"I told you I will stay with you but you did not listen to me." He couldn't help but nag her.

Not having the energy to say anything, Rachael just leaned against his body.

"What did you eat for lunch?" When she did not say anything, he looked at the helper who was standing near the door. "Did she eat anything?"

"No sir."

Pinching the space between his brows, Andrew took a deep breath to calm himself down. He didn't want to scold her when she was already in so much pain.

"Alright, don't worry. I'll quickly make something for her." Reeta placed her bag on the bed and asked the helper to show her the kitchen.

After she left, Andrew picked up the hot water bag from the bed and reheated it. He positioned the water bag on her abdomen while he gently massaged her back with his other hand.

After a few minutes, he inquired, "How do you feel?"

"Okay—" She snuggled in his embrace.

"You wouldn't have to endure so much pain if you had taken the medication earlier."

"I don't want to rely on medication all the time. If the pain is bearable, I try my best to tolerate it." She buried her face on his neck. "I'll be fine after some time."

He sighed and helplessly shook his head. "I seriously don't know what to do with you."

After a few minutes, she fell asleep in Andrew's arms.

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[Twenty minutes later]

When Reeta entered the room with a bowl of soup and some broiled vegetables, Andrew gently patted on Rachael's shoulder to wake her up.

When she opened her eyes, he gently caressed her hair. "Get up and eat something first." He helped her sit up and took the tray from Reetas's hand.

Scooping some soup with the spoon, he blew it a couple of times before feeding her.

"Is it too hot?" When Rachael shook her head, he repeated the action.

Meanwhile Reeta stood by the door watching the couple with a smile on her face. Though Rachael had told her before that Andrew treated her very well, she had always felt a little reluctancy in her heart.

Since their marriage was an arranged one, Reeta was constantly worried that they would not get along. She had even shared her concerns with Michael who had assured her that everything would be okay. But as a mother, her heart was never at ease. But after witnessing everything that had happened today, she felt very relieved.

Though Andrew did not say it out loud, Reeta knew he was very worried for Rachael when they left the house. In fact, she had to assure him that everything was fine in order to calm him down.

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