Page 46 of Believing in a Billionaire
She sucked in a breath, trying to push up to sit.
“Easy, Julia,” Sierra said as she adjusted her pillows.
Julia’s head swam as she eased back into the pillows. The sip of water made her stomach roll again but it passed as she leaned her head back. “Has anyone checked in with Grant? He was going to the office.”
Sierra shifted as her forehead creased, and she shot a glance at Kyle. Julia shifted her gaze between them, trying to read the pointed look they shared.
Before she could inquire, the door burst open and Alicia raced in. “Julia? You’re sick?”
“I’m fine. Just something I ate didn’t agree with me.”
Alicia shifted her gaze between Kyle, still wearing the stethoscope around his neck, and Sierra, rubbing Julia’s shoulder. “It doesn’t look like you’re fine.”
“I am. They’re just…overly concerned.”
“We are not overly concerned. But we are concerned,” Kyle answered. “And we are taking the necessary precautions to make certain that Julia is fine.”
Alicia eased onto the edge of the bed, taking Julia’s hands in hers. “Should she be in the hospital?”
“No!” Julia insisted.
Kyle shoved his hands into his pockets as he paced at the foot of the bed. “For now, I’m keeping a close eye on her. We’re going to see how she does with some food.”
Worthington arrived with a tray of scrambled eggs and toast. The smell of the food wafting to her nostrils twisted her stomach again, but she swallowed the bile creeping up her throat and forced a few bites down.
She felt marginally better after eating. “There,” she said as she pushed away the plate, mostly cleared. “Food’s down. See?”
“And how do you feel?” Kyle asked.
She sucked in a breath, shifting as the residual pain at her temples continued to throb lightly. “Okay. Better, maybe. See? I’m fine.”
Kyle arched an eyebrow. “Let’s see how you feel in a little bit. Drink some more water.”
“Yes, doctor,” she said as she lifted the glass to her lips.
Worthington came to collect the tray. “And how are you feeling, Mrs. Harrington?”
“Better, Worthington, thank you. All this fuss isn’t necessary.”
“We’re not leaving you, Julia. You need us,” Sierra said as she rubbed her arm. “And you’ve taken care of all of us for long enough. Let us take care of you.”
Julia wrapped an arm around Sierra and hugged her. “Thank you, Sierra. I appreciate you being here.”
Alicia shifted her gaze to the bedding, and Julia squeezed her hand. “All of you.”
“And Daddy is going to be here soon, too.”
“Oh, you didn’t call him and tell him I was sick, did you?” Julia asked.
“Why? Shouldn’t he know?” Alicia asked.
“He’s at the office trying to deal with something. He can find out when he gets home. There’s no reason to alarm him or pull him away from his work.”
Kyle heaved a sigh as he skirted around Alicia to press a hand against Julia’s forehead.
“I’m not feverish. I’m recovering, see? Just like I told you I would.”
Kyle’s jaw clenched as he took her pulse. “Just making sure.”
