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.

as she reached for her phone, her wrist was seized by

"No!"

didn't want an

need hospital care,"

say no,

impossible,'

clothes and hair. "I just played along with your scene and incidentally saved your life. If you have an ounce of gratitude, you'll let me get back to my job at

Alaric remained silent.

and without the response she sought, she

hung in

lifted him into the car, and Orion had chosen,

Orion's seating choice suited him just

over tonight

nowhere else," Orion snapped back

home, Cormac quickly sorted things out, "Orion, sleep

it clear as day, there

kid. He doesn't know about

shot Harry a venomous look 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 your mom who's got a short fuse, it's not your fault." Cormac

meanness, Cormac appeared

Cormac. Can I sleep with you tonight?"

thought of Harry wanting to spend the

dad. You're both loaded." The

was astonished. How could all of Caspian's relatives be

after your amnesia," Cormac

do you prefer, before or after the

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