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."

hung up, and Alaric breathed a sigh of relief. Putting his phone into his

his phone again and

to call me

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

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 Alaric, Griffon had to contain his anger, giving a forced smile,

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

Is Mrs. Carrington enjoying her

candidly, "Our families, the Knights and the Nashs, go way back.

When I mentioned Galatea was my fiancée, you offered your blessings, which I truly appreciate. I'm not asking you to explain things to my mother for me, but at

you mean by that, Alaric?" Griffon retorted

understand you're a busy man, not idle like my mom now that she's retired. Maybe it's best if you cut back on the calls to her.

Griffon ended the call and angrily threw the blanket beside him across the room. 'Alaric, are

call, Alaric felt a weight lifted off his shoulders. Returning to the hospital room, he found Galatea gazing out the window, her eyes holding a glimmer of hope. "It's a

this hospital bed for so many days, she felt stiff all over.' She was feeling much better, yet she still lacked the strength to

Alaric quickly said,

no time, he wheeled in a wheelchair and positioned it by the bed. He then walked over to her and bent down. "What are you doing?" Galatea

down," Alaric replied with a mischievous grin, seeing her resistance. "Didn't the doctor tell you that I was the one who cooled you down

advantage of someone when they're down!" Galatea

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,

in the wheelchair, he gently covered