It'll Come Naturally novel Chapter 1713

"Mommy, I feel sick," Joyce cried out softly. The pain caused by the high fever was becoming unbearable to her.

"Don't worry, Joyce, you will be fine soon. Just take a good rest. When you wake up, I promise you will feel better, sweetheart," Annie murmured gently as she patted Joyce on her back in an attempt to console her.

Rain came over and put the back of his hand on Joyce's forehead to gauge her temperature. It didn't feel as hot as before. The fever seemed to have reduced.

"She'll sleep well. The fever is almost gone. We can go home after a while," Rain said as he smoothed down Annie's messy hair. She had rushed over to the hospital in such a hurry that she didn't have time to put on a coat or comb her hair. Fortunately, the room was equipped with a heater, so Rain didn't need to worry that she might catch a cold.

"Okay." Annie turned her head to the side timidly, avoiding his touch. She was embarrassed by how she had lost control of her emotions and thrown a tantrum at him just moments ago.

"Bring Joyce to my place later. I will send someone to pick up Huey in the morning, all right?" Rain suggested, feeling uneasy. He feared that Annie would refuse his offer once again.

"I…" Annie was caught in a dilemma. She didn't want to agree, as she somehow felt that there was no valid reason for her to stay over at his place. She was not his legal wife. If she refused, there would be little chance that they would be together again. It was a difficult and momentous choice that would decide their fate together.

"Annie, I know what you are concerned about. You are not secure around me because I used to be a womanizer. But I've changed, Annie. I promise you, from now on, I will only love you and the kids. No one else holds a place in my heart. Just give me a chance, just one. I want to take care of our family," Rain said. He took off the necklace from his neck and slipped out the ring hanging on it. Getting down on one knee, he gazed at her, his eyes shining with sincerity.

The ring was old and might not have been appropriate for a proposal, but it was special to him. It was the only thing his mother had left him. He had been wearing it all these years. The piece of jewelry spanned two generations. Today, he wanted to hand over the precious ring to Annie, in hopes that she could feel his love through it.

"You… are you serious?" Annie was too familiar with the ring. She remembered that many years ago, when she was in Britain, it had piqued her interest when seeing it on him. She found it strange that a man would wear a ring around his neck. Besides, it didn't fit in with his handsome and modish look. The ornament looked a bit cheesy on him. She could tell from first glance that the ring didn't cost much, and she had suggested he change into a more fashionable necklace.