Chapter 1909

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."

She hated

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

up, and you're already telling me to do this? Didn't I explain

Caleb replied, his tone unchanging

it, the more she convinced herself that his behavior was deliberate a tactic to catch her attention and make her care

to sit

you really have to act

ке

perfectly 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.

now, as she mentioned Simon, her tone softened, filled with warmth. Yet when it came to Caleb, her

mocking smile appeared

I've made myself perfectly clear on this matter. Yes, you're beautiful, and yes, I like you. But

you into something you

want."

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