My Extraordinary Wife

“But…” Charlotte was about to argue when she saw Fae walking up to her in a hurry. The older woman assessed Charlotte anxiously and asked, “Lottie, are you all right?”

A surge of warmth seized Charlotte. Touched by Fae’s concern for her, she answered reassuringly, “It’s just a sprain, that’s all. Nothing to worry about.”

When Ashlyn was done applying ointment on Charlotte’s ankle, she stood up and said to Joseph, “Sit down and let me have a look at your head.”

Joseph did as he was told. After that, Ashlyn cupped the sides of his head and began examining it. She had dabbled in medicine before and knew how to examine a person for injuries.

There was no medical equipment there that allowed her to look into any injuries to Joseph’s skull. Still, she moved her fingers carefully along his scalp and pressed down on certain points, checking to see if there were any odd bumps or indentations that should not be there.

Following that, she checked his pulse.

“I think it’s best if you return to Lake City, Mr. Joseph,” she concluded grimly when she was done examining him. “I’m worried that there might be ruptured blood vessels or blood clots resulting from blunt trauma.”

“Go back to Lake City, Joe,” Fae urged as she looked at Joseph fretfully. “Lottie can go with you. Your father and I will stay here and help out with disaster relief. Besides, I’m sure Lucas and the others can hold down the fort while you’re gone. Don’t go straining yourself; I can’t afford to lose my only son.”

stared at Fae for a moment, his reluctance clearly written on his face. He knew Ashlyn was exceptional in medicine, and as far as he was concerned, her

now, he would not be able to contribute to his country or be by his parents’ side while

thought of this filled

to leave this place at

nervous system, you know. There’s no telling what might happen to you if any part of your skull or brain is damaged. Go back to Lake City for Fae’s sake, if not your own.”

made the

her a grateful look before turning to Joseph. “Joe, I won’t be there with you, but Lottie can take care of you while you’re in the

“Joseph took care of me before, and now, it’s only right for me to do the same for him. I hope you wouldn’t

to go back with him more than anything else. Why did they have to put me up for the task when he probably thinks

Joseph’s eyes, afraid that she would see the

Lake City with me than staying here in this disaster zone. There’s nothing for

Charlotte’s thoughts and struck her in a way she

and at once,

him right? He actually wants me to go back with him! But,

thoughts, Joseph cut her off with a sharp, “Don’t read too much into things. Sometimes, whatever you perceive isn’t