Chapter 165

Chris' POV

I watched as the man held Nicole in his arms, helping her to lie back down on the hospital bed that was slightly higher than the wheelchair.

"Take it easy, Nicole." The man spoke, slowly lowering the woman onto the bed.

The woman lowered her hand onto the bed, trying to place herself carefully while her other hand was still hugging the neck of the man with glasses, making me feel jealous for not being able to do the same for her.

I watched as the woman finally lay down, disentangling herself from the man with a relieved smile, as did the man. "Thank you." I could hear the woman speaking.

The man's hand seemed to move closer to Nicole's face. He used the back of his hand to wipe away the flowing sweat and quickly switched to tucking the woman's hair behind her ear. He smiled happily.

"No problem."

I clenched my fists, knowing she was comfortable with the seemingly natural touch, as they had probably done it several times before I saw her in person.

The man ended his help by