Mommy，We Got a Husband by Doris

Chapter 55 Galatea, What Are You Thinking?

"She's from the Medical Research Institute of America," Alaric answered Mrs. Carrington nonchalantly. "The American Institute for Medical Science?" Mrs. Carrington was caught off guard.

"Surely you've heard of it, right? It's the pinnacle of the medical community. Galatea is the youngest medical professor there. True, there are many renowned doctors both here and abroad, but each has his or her specialty. Galatea's focus is on post-traumatic conditions. It was Cormac who specifically recommended her to me, and I spared no expense to bring her over from the American Institute for Medical Science."

He was confident Cormac would back up his lie.

"Really?" Skepticism laced Mrs. Carrington's voice.

"You can check for yourself," Alaric replied. "I said she's my fiancée for two reasons; to get Orion off my back and to cover up the fact that she's treating me. If word gets out that I suffer from after-effects that are getting worse, you can imagine the consequences."

Mrs. Carrington fell silent, giving Alaric the opening he needed. "With the sharks circling Nexus Innovations, if they sniff out my weakness, they'll throw everything they've got to thwart my recovery; or worse. Galatea is my lifeline. Should anything happen to her, I have no one else to address these complications - not at the moment, anyway."

"Enough," Mrs. Carrington cut in. "I'll take your word for it. Focus on your recovery. Getting well should be your priority."

"Will do." A sly chuckle escaped Alaric, who then added, "Aren't you planning a world tour? Have fun out there, and don't worry about me or the company."

"I hope to God you're right," she retorted. "Once you're better, we'll settle this matter."

and Alaric breathed a sigh of relief. Putting his phone into his pocket, he started to head back toward the hospital ward; but halted mid-stride, a

phone again and dialed another

you to call me

visited Galatea in the hospital, I happened to be out, so I wanted to give you

expression darkened instantly. 'Happened to be out?' He was fuming inside, recalling Orion's tearful voice on the phone and the public apology his precious daughter had been forced to make to Galatea on Facebook. Nevertheless, facing

better," Alaric replied promptly, "My mom called me just a

Is Mrs. Carrington enjoying

she heard about Galatea's situation," Alaric spoke candidly, "Our families, the Knights and the Nashs, go way

mentioned Galatea was my fiancée, you offered your blessings, which I truly appreciate. I'm not asking you to explain things to my

you mean by that, Alaric?"

it," Alaric said calmly, "I understand you're a busy man, not idle like my mom now that she's retired. Maybe it's

message received. Thanks for the heads-up, Alaric!" With that, Griffon ended the call and angrily threw the

the hospital room, he found Galatea gazing out the window, her eyes holding a

back to reality, 'Sunshine? She'd love that. Lying in this hospital bed for so many days, she felt stiff all over.' She was feeling much better, yet she still lacked the strength to walk on

was about to refuse, but Alaric quickly said, "Just wait for

he stepped out, but in no time, he wheeled in a wheelchair and positioned it by the bed. He then walked over

her resistance. "Didn't the doctor tell you that I was the one who cooled you down with a cold compress when you had that fever?" 'A cold compress? Like wiping

of someone when they're

certainly have no appreciation, do you? I saved your life, and now you're scolding me." Ignoring her protests, Alaric picked her up and carefully settled her into the wheelchair, saying, "Isn't it the creed of you doctors to see only the patient, not the gender? You were just a patient, and I was merely helping you by bringing

the wheelchair, he gently