Mommy，We Got a Husband by Doris

Chapter 18

Chapter 18 Father and Son Both Ailing


His face was a shade paler than usual, sweat beading on his brow and breaking free in a steady stream. His breathing was visibly labored, a clear sign of discomfort.

"Are you feeling unwell?" Galatea asked, alarmed. Instinctively, she moved closer to examine him, but at her approach, he growled fiercely, "Get out!"

Despite his condition, his command carried an intimidating force that sent a shudder through her.

"Listen, your body's clearly in distress. I'm a doctor; I can help you. Just tell me what's wrong," she insisted.

"I said get out!" His voice boomed, almost predatory.

Galatea was annoyed with the urge to lash out at his attitude.

'He asked for it, asking her to leave. Why bother with such a reckless man?' Yet, as she opened the door to leave, her steps faltered. No, her oath as a doctor wouldn't allow her to ignore a man in crisis unfolding before her eyes. She turned around and returned to find Alaric writhing in pain, curled up on the floor.

"If you don't want to die, then cooperate!" Galatea commanded, falling back on her medical authority, "Lie down flat."

Alaric, gripped by pain, complied mechanically. Once he lay still, Galatea quickly began to assess him.

The exact cause of his condition eluded her, but it resembled symptoms of an underlying chronic illness.

For nearly twenty minutes, she knelt by him, providing emergency care until his agony slowly subsided.

"I'm calling an ambulance now. You'll be better once we're at the hospital." Even as a doctor, she knew their resources were limited; a thorough examination at a hospital was necessary.

her wrist was seized by his firm

"No!"

didn't want an

hospital care,"

say no, then it's

man is impossible,' she

scene and incidentally saved your life. If you have an ounce

Alaric remained silent.

tell he hadn't fully recovered, and without the response she sought,

hung in the

had lifted him into the car, and Orion had chosen, perhaps deliberately, to sit in the passenger seat to avoid being

seating choice suited him

you coming over tonight too?" Cormac

I've got nowhere else," Orion snapped

quickly sorted things out, "Orion, sleep in

and turned to Harry with an accusatory gaze, "I heard it clear as day, there was a woman

a rest, will you? Caspian's just a six-year-old kid. He doesn't know about that stuff," Cormac immediately defended Harry, "It's

before stomping upstairs. Harry, feeling helpless and scared, looked at Cormac and asked, "Did I do something wrong, Cormac? Why does Mom hate me so much?" "Nothing's wrong with you. It's

meanness, Cormac appeared to

like you, Cormac. Can I

bet!" Cormac beamed at the thought of Harry wanting to spend the night with

my dad. You're both

could all of Caspian's relatives

after your amnesia,"

do you prefer, before or

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