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

Have him come and take

up, and you're already telling me to do this? Didn't I explain earlier? Simon is taking care of

parents. Or someone from your household staff," Caleb replied, his tone unchanging and

Caleb unsettled Luna. But the more she thought about it, the more she convinced

herself to sit up.

have to

ке

well what kind of relationship Simon and I have. If could call someone else, I wouldn't have called you. Caleb, Simon was right about you.

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

mocking smile

on this matter. Yes, you're beautiful, and yes, I

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