Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

Chapter 134

The doctor behind the hospital director inquired about my condition, skipped the step of drawing blood and directly prescribed medication. He instructed a nurse to fetch it and started an IV drip for me.

When the needle was inserted, I instinctively felt afraid and involuntarily pulled back my hand. Suddenly, a pair of cool hands covered my ey gently.

"Don't be afraid, the needle's already in," a soothing voice said.

My heart settled slightly. Just as I relaxed, the needle pierced into my vein.

Those hands withdrew, and I helplessly looked up at Jack. "Jack, you've leamed to lie as well?”

"A well-intentioned lie." He chuckled softly.

After the nurse helped me lie down on the bed, she also applied a cooling patch to bring down my fever. The dean and his group left soon after. The patch felt ice-cold and instantly made me feel much more comfortable.

Jack sat beside the sickroom, gesturing outside. His expression was gentle, with a hint of hesitation as he spoke carefully, "Did I startle you just now?" "Huh?" I was momentarily stunned, then realized he was referring to his earlier harshness towards Jessica. "Shocked? Not really, just a bit surprised." He pursed his lips. "Would I get upset over a surprise?"

I thought for a moment. "Well... I guess not. I'm used to seeing you easygoing. But, everyone has their moments of temper. It's normal."

"Yeah." Jack seemed to relax suddenly, his amber eyes sparkling. He smiled faintly. "I used to have no temper. Later, I found out that being that way couldn't protect the ones I wanted to protect." "The girl you wanted to protect?" I teased with a smile.

Jack looked at me, smiling. "Yes, now it's her. But when she was little, she was sunny and acted like a pampered princess, always protecting me. So initially, the person I wanted to protect was actually my mom."

would dare to bully her?" I chimed in

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in his eyes. He tugged at the corner

voice was faint, and combined with my foggy

urgent voice sounded.

next moment, she pushed open the

I asked, "How did you know

relaxed and explained, "Tom told me. He gave me your room number and asked me to come quickly." No need to

for a checkup, yet he was worried

and Jessica, they always did their own thing without explaining

It was quite ironic.

took a work call, he smoothly

have time to chat with me; she stood hands on hips at the

hold back, forcing Jessica to leave in

gone, what a

in. "Get some good sleep.

medication."

"Okay."

due to the fever or the medication's effects, I slept

was only vaguely