Chapter 96 Communication
After completing the installation of the encryption device and other programs, I opened the video feed at home.
Everything at home was as usual. I first checked the videos in the living room and my bedroom, but there was no sign of Katniss in either place. Nathan was definitely still lying in the bedroom, so Katniss must be in Nathan's bedroom. I glanced at the office environment and saw that no one was disturbing at the moment. With excitement, I opened the monitoring screen of Nathan's bedroom.
I saw Nathan lying on the bed, while Katniss was feeding him. Everything seemed normal, but I couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed. It was already 2 o'clock, why was Nathan eating just now? I didn't find it strange because given Nathan's current condition, he must be eating whenever he feels hungry, regardless of the usual meal times. Now he was not only eating liquid food, but also able to walk normally, although still a bit weak and lacking strength compared to normal times.
During the time Nathan was awake in the hospital, I believe nothing happened between Katniss and Nathan. They had no chance during the day, and doctors and nurses would check in on them regularly. At night, I would go to the hospital to accompany Katniss. It's just a pity that I don't know if Katniss and Nathan had any conversations during that time, which is something I really want to know.
"Alright, Katniss, I'm full." I was interrupted by Nathan's words while pondering. After taking a few bites, Nathan requested to stop eating.
"Nathan, you're still eating too little. Now is the time for you to recover, you should eat more." Katniss put down the bowl and picked up a tissue to wipe Nathan's mouth. However, as the tissue was about to touch Nathan's mouth, he blocked Katniss with his hand, showing a hint of shyness and awkwardness on his face.
"I can do it myself. I'm not that weak. I can take care of myself now, including eating. " Nathan took the tissue from Katniss and started wiping his mouth. It was clear that Nathan was refusing Katniss in some way. After waking up, Nathan seemed to have made a decision and his attitude towards Katniss seemed to have returned to how it was before, when nothing had happened between them.
"Nathan, you've just recovered from a serious illness. It's better for me to take care of you for a while to prevent any complications." Despite Nathan's refusal, Katniss seemed accustomed to it and didn't show any embarrassment. She just looked at Nathan tenderly.
Since Nathan's accident, Katniss had been worried about his safety. After Nathan woke up, Katniss took care of him meticulously, showing no avoidance or impatience. I could see that Katniss had let go of any grudges towards Nathan and was even more proactive in everything related to him.
Time seemed to stand still. After hearing Katniss's words, Nathan didn't react and just closed his eyes to rest. Katniss threw the used tissue into the trash can and then sat by the bed, watching Nathan with a gentle and loving expression on her face, like a mother looking at her dearest child, although the comparison might not be entirely appropriate, the love and tenderness in Katniss's eyes were unprecedented.
Seeing Nathan pretending to sleep with his eyes closed, a hint of a smile crossed Katniss's face. At this moment, she didn't show any dissatisfaction with Nathan's indifference, but rather a sense of comfort.
Time seemed to freeze, and it felt like Katniss had never left the room. Nathan, who was pretending to sleep with his eyes closed, seemed a bit confused and nervous. His breathing started to quicken, and his hands clenched tightly, unsure of what to do.
I had already noticed how Katniss and Nathan interacted in the hospital after he woke up. I believed that during the day at the hospital, they hadn't had any intimate conversations, just like the current situation, having normal verbal communication. After waking up, Nathan seemed to be maintaining the appropriate distance from Katniss.
Did Nathan hear Katniss confess her feelings to him while he was unconscious? This had been my lingering question. Perhaps Katniss didn't know either. It seemed like Nathan was avoiding Katniss, and she might have sensed something. I believed that Nathan might have heard Katniss's confession while unconscious, although maybe not all of it.
Gradually, a sense of guilt flashed in Katniss's eyes. It seemed like she had been pondering the same thoughts as me just now. She reached out and gently held Nathan's hand, the touch was so gentle and firm. When Katniss touched his hand, Nathan's body trembled slightly, but he didn't pull away, allowing Katniss to hold his hand.
Nathan's breathing became more rapid, but he didn't open his eyes, as if he was truly asleep. Katniss's other hand slowly reached Nathan's cheek. When her hand reached its destination, she began to gently stroke Nathan's hair. The emotions in her eyes were complex, a mix of motherly love towards her child and affection for her loved one.
Nathan trembled slightly, his other hand tightly gripping the bedsheet, seemingly enduring something but making no move to stop Katniss's touch.
"Nathan, we haven't had any deep conversations during this time in the hospital. I really want to ask you a question now. Stop pretending to sleep, okay? Let's have a good talk while we have the chance." Katniss withdrew her hand from stroking Nathan's head, still holding his hand firmly, and calmly spoke to Nathan, also pointing out Nathan's pretense of sleeping.
"What's the matter?" After a moment of silence, Nathan realized he couldn't keep pretending and spoke, but still didn't open his eyes.
"Before you woke up, did you feel anything? Did you hear what I said to you?" Katniss seemed determined not to avoid anything, nor did she seem embarrassed. It appeared that at the moment she confessed to Nathan, she had already made a decision and was prepared. It seemed like she had been planning to ask Nathan this question for a while.
Upon hearing Katniss's inquiry, I suddenly felt relieved. It seemed like my speculation was correct, that Katniss and Nathan hadn't had any deep conversations behind my back in the hospital. Taking advantage of the opportunity at home, Katniss was ready to have a clear conversation with Nathan while he was conscious.
"Before I woke up? I didn't feel anything at all. It was like sleeping, yes, just like sleeping. I woke up from a nap and didn't feel anything. Really, what did you say to me?" Surprised by Katniss's sudden question, Nathan opened his eyes abruptly, his body swaying at first. Even through the monitor, I could clearly sense Nathan's panic. He then started to explain incoherently, stuttering and clearly showing signs of guilt and insincerity.
Nathan was too honest, not knowing how to lie to Katniss. Caught off guard by Katniss, it was obvious to anyone that Nathan wasn't telling the truth.
"Really, you didn't feel anything or hear what I said?" Seeing Nathan's expression, Katniss's face showed a hint of understanding, and with a hint of cunning in her eyes, she continued to question Nathan.
"Really, I didn't." Nathan avoided eye contact, unable to meet Katniss's gaze, his eyes wandering, a clear sign of someone lying.
Getting another insincere answer from Nathan, Katniss seemed a bit annoyed. She released Nathan's hand, moved both hands to lift Nathan's head, making their faces face each other. Leaning forward, Katniss brought her beautiful face close to Nathan's, almost touching noses.
Nathan was taken aback by Katniss's sudden movement, showing no resistance or rejection, allowing Katniss to move his head and looking at her with a hint of panic, feeling a bit lost.
"Look into my eyes. You really didn't hear what I said? You didn't feel anything?" Katniss's voice was like a mesmerizing spell, echoing in mine and Nathan's ears.
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