Chapter 536
Suddenly, Natalie felt an excruciating pain reverberating from her stomach.
Her face nched as she curled up in agony.
"Natalie, what''s wrong?" Tobias stopped moving.
She clutched her stomach and groaned, "Mr. Whitlock, my stomach hurts so much."
Natalie was hit by a wave of agonizing pain she had never felt before.
The private doctor in the vi examined Natalie and suggested she be sent to the hospital for a
further check-up.
Natalie''s heart jolted upon hearing his words.
She always thought that Whitlock family''s private doctor was very professional. A few days ago, she
had a little cold. She called him for a prescription, and quickly recovered after taking his medicine.
But now, after hearing the doctor''s advice that she should go to the hospital for a check-up, and the
pain was like no pain she had ever felt-
irrational chills went down her spine as she shivered. Could it be cancer?
Was it abdominal cancer? Or something else?
Earlier that morning, she had just read about news of a girl getting stomach cancer because she
consumed too much instant noodles.
Natalie was a glutton when it came to food, and she ate almost everything. When she lived alone in
her apartment, she often ate midnight snacks from food stalls with Yvonne. Had she really gotten an
incurable disease?
The more she thought about it, the more believable it sounded in her head.
She felt as the whole sky was crumbling down.
On the way to the hospital, Natalie looked at Tobias with tears in her eyes, stammering. "Mr.
Whitlock, do you think I have stomach cancer or something like that?"
Tobias could not find the words to answer her.
It would be impossible for her to get cancer since she had always been in such good health.
Tobias thought it was probably the seafood they had for dinner.
Cecilia cooked seafood, and Natalie was greedy, so she had eaten a lot that night.
"Natalie, that''s your paranoia talking. Don''t overthink it. It''s nothing." He held her hand gently.
But Natalie wouldn''t believe him.
Along their car ride, she became more convinced that her assumptions were right.
"No, I must have gotten stomach cancer or worse. Otherwise, why would such a skillful private
doctor refer me to the hospital?"
Although private doctors had excellent medical skills, some conditions would still need to be
checked with special, heavy-duty equipment. That was the reason the doctor asked her to go to the
hospital for an examination.
However, Natalie did not think of this at all.
"Natalie, you''re too cute for God to give you a short life," Tobias cooed tenderly.
Natalie shook her head and said, "But what if I have stomach cancer? Mr. Whitlock, tell me, what
should I do?"
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Tobias gave her nose a yful tap.
She was just like before. She always used to overthink things, and she used to have such
exaggerated imagination.
"Even if you have stomach cancer, I still want you, Natalie."
Natalie''s breath hitched.
"Will you still want me even when I''ll die in a few days?" She followed with a tearful question.
"Yes," he replied, his eyes rapt on her face.
Natalie couldn''t understand it.
She had only known Tobias for a short time, but why did he act like he was so deeply in love with
her?
She plucked up her courage and asked, "Mr. Whitlock, why do you like me so much? We''ve only
known each other for a short while."
Something shed in Tobias''s dark eyes, but she couldn''t figure out what it was.
He paused for a moment before squeezing her hand tightly. "Fate is a funny thing, Natalie. Some
people fall in love at first sight, and once they do, their love will never change."
Natalie licked her dry lips.
Did he just imply that...he fell in love with her at first sight?
She fought to ask him that question. It would make her seem like she was ttering herself.
However, Tobias seemed to have read her mind perfectly.
"I''m in love with you, Natalie. I will love you till the end of my life, and my love for you will never
change."
"What about the next life?" Natalie blurted, before she could stop herself.
"I would also want you in the next life. And all the lives after." His dark eyes bore into her soul, and
she felt herself being sucked into the abyss. There was more than just mere constion in his
voice; there was also a strong, undeniable and unhidden sincerity.
She did not know what to say.
Her heart fluttered vigorously, and she felt like she could no longer control her emotions anymore.
It was at that moment that she knew she was falling for him at an unnaturally high speed, and he
would be the death of her.
Tobias immediately brought Natalie to the hospital.
During the examination, Natalie made peace with the possibility of getting stomach cancer because
it did not matter anymore.
She had no more regrets in this life, as she was adored by such a handsome and rich man, though
she was also puzzled how this came to be.
The results of the medical examination came out shortly.
It turned out her stomach difort was caused by an overconsumption of seafood.
She let out a huff, breathing a sigh of relief.
"Mr. Whitlock, am I too paranoid?" She nced at
Tobias as she pulled on her hair ruefully.
She had even assumed that her seafood allergy was stomach cancer. Anyone would agree that she
was paranoid.
Tobias stared back affectionately. "You have a creative imagination, Natalie, and it''s a good thing.
For instance, if your stomach didn''t hurt just now," he purred in her ear, "What would happen to us
in bed?" His hot breath tickled her ears as he spoke.
Natalie''s entire body froze at his words.
What would happen if she didn''t have a stomachache?
She felt the raging heat of a blush on her cheeks.
"Don''t worry. We still have plenty of opportunities. Well continue where we left off when you''re
feeling better," he said.
She snapped her head at him.
When did she say that she was worried about that?
Although Natalie''s condition was not all that serious, she still needed an IV infusion for the severe
pain in her stomach.
She shuddered when she noticed the thin needle in the nurse''s hands.
She pleaded with Tobias with tears in her eyes. "Mr. Whitlock, can we not do this?"
"Be good, Natalie. The infusion will make you feel better quickly, and it won''t hurt." Tobias ruffled her
hair and reassured her.
Natalie knew that the infusion would not hurt, and she would only feel a slight sting when the needle
was inserted under her skin.
However, the thought of the deadly needle piercing into her flesh terrified her.
Tobias held her in his arms. "Come here. If you''re scared, then don''t look at it."
With a meaningful nce, he nodded at the nurse and hinted at her to get ready.
The nurse couldn''t help but stare at Natalie enviously while she prepared to insert the needle.
She acted like a scared child when it was only a normal IV infusion, and her man still went along
and coaxed her. It was enough to make anydy swoon.
Natalie tilted her head to look at Tobias and asked, "Do you have candies?"
It wouldn''t hurt as much if she sucked on a sweet.
"Yes, I do," Tobias whispered.
"Can I have one? It will help distract me."
The nurse ced Natalie''s hand on the bed, and she began to search for her vein.
"I need candies, please." Natalie scrunched up her
nose.
"Good girl, I''ll give you some."
Tobias immediately leaned over and kissed her on the lips.
Natalie''s eyes widened in shock.
At the same time, the nurse pierced the needle into Natalie''s skin skillfully.
Natalie felt a jolt of sharp pain, but she was too distracted by the kiss to care.
Her tongue explored his mouth, and she felt dizzy as she tasted the sweetness on his lips.
The scene sent the nurse into a blushing fit.
She had been a nurse for years, yet this was her first time witnessing such a passionate exchange.
Anyone would turn green with envy at Natalie with such a partner.
Tobias finally broke away from their kiss.
His eyes lingered on her face. "Natalie, it doesn''t hurt anymore, right?"