Lahat ng Kabanata ng Soldier, Billionaire, and Contract Husband: Kabanata 181 - Kabanata 190

Jamison donned medical rubber gloves, selected a pair of tweezers, and carefully unwrapped the gauze covering Callie’s arm.As the gauze came undone, it disturbed the wound, causing Callie to take a sharp intake of breath.Jamison’s gaze focused on the wound, revealing signs of inflammation despite the presence of scabs.He spoke sternly, ‘Your wound has become infected.’Callie had underestimated the seriousness of her injury because it didn’t hurt much when left untouched.However, when confronted with Jamison’s words, she looked down and noticed the inflammation around the suture.‘Looks that way,’ she acknowledged with a nod. ‘But it’s alright; I’ll take some anti-inflammatory tablets later.’Callie made a move to lower her sleeve, but her action was halted by Jamison’s firm grip on her hand.Jamison’s brow furrowed. ‘If you keep downplaying your condition like this, I can’t guarantee that Elias won’t find out about your injury.’Callie bit her lip, frustration building. ‘Dr Garci

‘Are you taking meds for the pain?’ Elias asked.Callie shook her head. ‘Not pain meds, though I took a couple of tablets for anti-inflammation.’Elias sighed. ‘Callie, keeping things from me only makes me worry more about you.’Callie hung her head. ‘I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to—’Elias interrupted her gently, ‘Callie, what I want is not your apology.’He pulled her close, his grip firm.Callie buried her face in his chest, soothed by his strong, rhythmic heartbeat.‘The more you hide things from me, the guiltier I feel,’ Elias confessed, his voice a low murmur. ‘I know you’re strong and independent, but it’s my job to protect you, as your superior officer and your husband.’He continued, ‘If you’re hurt, let me know. If you’re in pain, let me know. If you’re unhappy or just need to vent, come to me.’Callie, touched, nodded. ‘I understand now.’She looked up at him. ‘I promise I won’t hide things from you in the future.’Elias raised an eyebrow, his voice low and seductive as he warn

Jamison felt a pang of guilt for wrongly suspecting Callie.However, the image of Callie tenderly caring for Elias earlier that morning had reignited his anger.‘Dr Hawthorne,’ Jamison began, his eyes devoid of warmth, ‘even if your prescription is correct, there may still be issues elsewhere. However, since you are Suthat’s attending doctor, you must take responsibility for your patient. I won’t dwell on the process; what matters is his relapse and how to help him get better.’Callie met Jamison’s stern gaze. ‘Dr Garcia, are you accusing me of negligence?’Callie believed that doctors were only human, and she had followed her judgment in treating Suthat.She would not let her professional conduct be criticised like this.Callie stood her ground. ‘Dr Garcia, I’ll keep monitoring Suthat’s condition and dig into the cause of his relapse. But I have to defend myself here. I don’t believe I made any mistakes in fulfilling my duties. I simply did what a doctor should.’‘I hope your actions

Callie remained unaware of Jamison’s presence.She continued to mutter, ‘Mummy, take me with you...’Her small hand, still connected to an IV needle, moved, clutching onto Jamison’s palm as if she had found solace at last.Jamison was surprised by Callie’s sudden move, but he allowed her to hold on.Her skin was soft and delicate, and he relished the sensation of her touch.It was as if his touch brought her comfort, for her frown smoothed, and the corners of her mouth lifted ever so slightly.As Jamison gazed at the vulnerable woman before him, a strange sensation welled up inside him—a sensation like a feathery tickle, gentle yet persistent.He couldn’t resist the pull, slowly leaning in, his breath growing hot as he drew closer to Callie’s lips.But at that critical moment, the door swung open.Elias, tall and imposing, strode in with a stormy expression.‘Dr Garcia,’ Elias said, his voice low and menacing as he leaned against the door frame, arms crossed. ‘What exactly were you ab

Callie had grown up an orphan, accustomed to solitude.She faced every challenge alone, be it illness or injury.Despite a longing for familial care, no relatives ever stepped in.Over time, this solitude forged her into an independent and strong individual.She’d learned to rely solely on herself.‘Elias, you know,’ Callie’s eyes welled with tears as she spoke softly, ‘I can’t even remember what my parents looked like... Maybe that’s why Simon left me in the beginning. I’m not one for pampering or being pampered. I find it pointless. I’ve always kept my feelings to myself.’Simon used to mockingly say, ‘My girlfriend is so self-sufficient that I, as her boyfriend, don’t know what I can possibly do for her!’But what he truly meant was that he found her dull and uninteresting.Ultimately, he chose to betray her entirely, all for the sake of Abby.By then, Callie had become a fortress of independence.She was accustomed to picking herself up and facing life’s challenges head-on.Elias