Caleb stayed by the operating room until Luna's surgery was completed successfully. After that, he remained at her bedside, not leaving for a moment, until she finally regained consciousness hours later. When Luna opened her eyes, disoriented, she murmured, "Am I... dead?"

The sharp smell of disinfectant made her dizzy, and the unfamiliar surroundings only heightened her anxiety.

"This is the hospital," Caleb said softly. "You had appendicitis, and surgery was necessary."

Hearing Caleb's voice, Luna finally relaxed. She wasn't dead. But the thought of Caleb sitting by her bedside brought other concerns to mind.

Were they alone? Was anyone else around?

After all, Caleb had brought another woman when he came to find her earlier.

Luna glanced around the room, her searching gaze caught immediately by Caleb.

"Don't bother looking," he said coolly. "It's just me here. I arranged for a VIP room for your recovery."

of relief. She hated hospitals and didn't want anyone knowing

your phone and call Simon. Have him come and take care of you," Caleb said

the change in his demeanor. Frowning in displeasure, she retorted, "Caleb, ! just woke up, and you're already telling me to do this? Didn't I explain earlier? Simon

from your household staff," Caleb replied, his tone unchanging and his dark eyes devoid of the tenderness

more she convinced herself that his behavior was deliberate a tactic

herself to sit

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could call someone else, I wouldn't have

softened, filled with warmth. Yet when it came to Caleb, her words were

deep, mocking

made myself perfectly clear on this matter. Yes, you're beautiful, and yes, I like you. But that doesn't mean you can assume I'd

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