Not twins novel (Natasha and Kenneth) novel Chapter 300

Chapter 300

Early the following morning, Benjamin's physical condition was still progressing well, and his fever had subsided after a night's sleep.

Natasha had stayed up the night before looking after Denise, then the previous night watching over Benjamin. Hence, her eyes were bloodshot from barely getting any sleep. It was only after the doctor declared that Benjamin's fever had gone down and he was doing fine that she felt as though a heavy weight had been lifted from her shoulders. As she continued tending to Benjamin, she decided to take a short nap. However, she ended up falling into a deep slumber.

Kenneth had also stayed up, and his heart ached when he saw her go without rest. Nonetheless, he knew that even if he tried to persuade her to rest, she would not listen to him. Hence, he waited until she had dozed off before going over and picking her up in his arms.

Anthony, who was asleep on the couch, woke up just as Kenneth was about to leave.

Their eyes met. Looking at him, Kenneth instructed in a low voice, “Take care of Benjamin. I'm taking Mommy to the room next door to get some rest.”

Anthony nodded. “Okay.”

Only then did Kenneth carry Natasha out of the ward.

He had just left when Denise opened her eyes. After looking around sleepily, she asked, “Where's Daddy and Mommy?”

“Daddy took Mommy next door to rest,” Anthony said.

Denise nodded at that. Then she appeared to think of something. Glancing toward Benjamin on the hospital bed, she walked over there immediately.

She touched Benjamin's forehead with her hand, then exclaimed excitedly, “Ben's forehead isn't hot anymore!”

Anthony also went over. As he gazed at Benjamin, who was still sound asleep, there were many mixed emotions within him he could not express.

Benjamin had always behaved as if everything was fine, so it was true that Anthony usually did not bother much about him. But after what happened, Anthony could not help blaming himself a little. I should've paid more attention to him. Even if his injury wasn't serious, I should've gotten a doctor to check on him. Instead, I ignored him...

“Denise.”

“Hmm?”

“He really dotes on you,” said Anthony.

Upon hearing that, Denise shifted her gaze to Benjamin and nodded solemnly. “Mm, I know.”

“That's why you have to be nicer to him.”

“You make it sound as though I don't treat him well,” Denise replied indignantly.

Anthony laughed. “You can do even better in the future!”

“Okay,” Denise responded.

While they were talking, the sky turned lighter as the sun rose in the east.

Benjamin also happened to wake up then. After regaining consciousness, he was afraid that Natasha would be angry. Hence, even though he had woken up, he only cracked open his eyes slightly and scanned his surroundings to survey the situation.

Although Anthony and Denise were chatting, they noticed what Benjamin was doing and exchanged glances.

Anthony feigned a cough and asked, “Are you awake?”

Benjamin squeezed his eyes shut immediately, pretending he was still fast asleep.

“That's enough. You don't have to pretend. Nat and Daddy aren't here,” said Anthony.

Benjamin remained unmoving.

“You're still pretending, are you? Very well. Denise, go and tell Nat that Benjamin is awake,” Anthony instructed.

“Okay!” Denise answered, playing along and acting as though she was about to leave the room.

Hearing that, Benjamin opened his eyes at once. “Denise!”

She turned back and looked at him with a grin. “Are you done pretending?”

Benjamin sighed helplessly and asked, “Is this how you treat a patient?”

While Benjamin was speaking, Anthony had already raised the head of the hospital bed so that the former could sit comfortably.

Denise fixed her gaze on him and retorted, “You're one to talk. Why didn't you say anything when something so serious happened? You gave us all such a fright!”

“I was afraid of worrying Nat!”

As soon as those words left his mouth, Anthony slapped the back of Benjamin's head.

Although it seemed that Anthony had struck his younger brother hard, he had not actually used much force.

Benjamin raised his head and turned to Anthony. “What was that? I'm a patient.”

Anthony stared at him. “I can't believe you still have the nerve to say that. Do you think Nat wouldn't worry about seeing you like this? Or us, for that matter? Did you know you gave Nat such a scare that her face turned as pale as a sheet? If you dare to do something like this again, you bet I'll give you a piece of my mind.”

Indeed, Benjamin had not considered that. He muttered, “I thought it'd be fine if I just tough it out. Who knew it would get so serious?”

Anthony gazed at Benjamin, unable to bring himself to blame the latter too much. If it were me, I'd probably have done the same.

He poured a glass of water and handed it to Benjamin. “Whatever it is, don't let this happen again.”

“Okay!” Benjamin answered. However, as he stared at the glass of water Anthony held out to him, his eyes lit up. An idea had popped into his mind.

Putting on a pitiful expression, he said, “Tony, I can't move this hand. How am I going to drink...”

His words implied that he wanted Anthony to help him.

Seeing that Benjamin had one hand in a cast and his other hand hooked up to an IV drip, Anthony had to admit that the former was physically challenged. Rolling his eyes, he held the glass close to his brother's lips to feed him.

Benjamin drank a few mouthfuls of water smugly. In fact, he even looked like he was enjoying himself.

I lost out to him on being the oldest, so it does feel nice to have him wait on me after all these years.

As a boy, he still cared a lot about who was older.

“What is it? Are you happy?” Anthony asked as he glared at Benjamin. He could tell what the latter was thinking just by the look on his face.

“Yep!” Benjamin nodded. “I suddenly feel that I'm a member of the upper crust.”

At that moment, Anthony tilted the glass abruptly to feed Benjamin another mouthful of water. Not expecting that, the latter did not open his mouth in time, and water immediately ran down his neck.

Benjamin was rendered speechless.

“Do you still feel like one of the upper class?” Anthony asked, blinking.

“You did that deliberately to get back at me!” Benjamin protested.

“I was only teaching you a lesson. I'm always going to be your older brother,” said Anthony.

Benjamin took a deep breath. “I've been schooled.”

Looking at him, Anthony could not resist bursting into laughter. Then he reached for a towel and helped wipe Benjamin dry.

Denise also could not hold back her laughter as she watched and joined in to help.

As Benjamin turned to Denise, his gaze softened. Yes, it's still better to have a sister...

While the trio chatted happily, the door suddenly opened. Benjamin had thought to close his eyes and pretend to be asleep, but when he saw that it was Kenneth, he sighed in relief.

Kenneth had their breakfast with him. When he entered and noticed their expressions, his eyes crinkled with a grin. “What's the matter? You're not anxious or afraid because it's me?”

Benjamin looked at him with a sheepish smile as he said, “Not at all.”

However, how could Kenneth not know what they were thinking? Even so, he did not think much about it. Kenneth strode over to Benjamin and touched the latter's forehead, nodding after making sure he was not burning up. “Yes. Your fever is much better already.”

Benjamin sat there stiffly, his eyes following Kenneth's every move. Honestly, I'm really not used to him being so affectionate!