Chapter 1926

When Jack woke up, Bella hurried to pour him a glass of warm water, squeeze toothpaste onto his toothbrush, and lay out a towel. She even helped him get dressed before saying, "I made chicken soup this morning to help you recover." Knowing he was injured, she even went to buy a dozen free-range hens from the market and kept them in the yard. She stewed one for him every day, certain the broth would help him recover faster. He was deeply moved. Bella used to be the kind of pampered young lady who had never so much as cooked a meal. Yet for his sake, she had taught herself to prepare hearty dishes, even taking on the messy work of butchering the chickens herself. Watching her devotion stirred both gratitude and guilt in his heart. "Honey, you don't have to fuss so much. I'm fine. Come on—after what happened in the shower last night..." Jack wasn't lying; his wound was only minor. He gave Bella a playful wink, making her cheeks flush as her heart fluttered. "No way! Don't tell me yo