20 days Contract With my Father-in-Law のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 61 - チャプター 70

Dr. Samantha’s high heels echoed loudly as she ran away, her steps quickening until she completely disappeared around the hallway corner. Total silence was left in the long corridor.Dr. Fuentebella was still looking in Matthew’s direction, thinking about what he had just said. Bernard shook his head slightly, his eyes deep with thought, but he chose not to ask anything in front of the other medical team members who were still stunned by what happened."Dismiss the others," Bernard coldly ordered his assistant beside him, nodding formally to the rest of the doctors so they could return to their respective departments.As the crowd slowly dispersed and the witnesses walked away, Adeline remained standing behind Matthew. She could feel the warmth of his back and his heavy breathing. But instead of feeling happy or touched by how he defended her, it only brought intense disgust to her heart.She immediately took a step back to create space between them.Matthew turned to face her. His ey

As dawn approached on Monday, the vast parking lot of Fuentebella Medical Center was filled with life and activity. Two large buses sat parked, ready to transport the large delegation. Beside the buses were two large cargo vans currently being loaded by medical personnel, volunteer staff, and several utility workers.The pharmacists and supply nurses were busy inspecting boxes of antibiotics, multivitamins, IV fluids, dressing kits, and portable diagnostic equipment. Meanwhile, the resident doctors and energetic interns helped each other organize their luggage while holding their coffee. Fuentebella Medical Center was used to large relief and medical outreach operations like this, so every department from Emergency Medicine, Surgery, and Pediatrics to Nursing Services had clearly assigned duties.In the middle of this noisy and busy scene, Matthew stood not far from the entrance of the main bus. He was dressed in casual yet formal attire, a simple dark blue polo shirt, jeans, and well

By five in the morning, while Punta Catalina Beach Resort was still shrouded in thick darkness and cool fog, the entire team was already busy preparing. In the parking area, buses were lined up for the resident doctors, interns, and nursing staff. Adeline boarded one of them, intentionally choosing a seat at the very back by the window. She wore a black face mask over her face, not just to comply with health protocols, but to hide her swollen, red eyes from crying heavily the night before—she had been weeping even in her sleep. She stared at her reflection in the dark bus window. Her chest still ached, and every memory of Matthew's forceful touch, his kisses, and the confusion in her feelings continued to disrupt her system.On the other side of the parking lot, Dr. Bernard Fuentebella's black pickup truck was parked. He and Matthew were traveling separately in their own vehicle to make movement easier in case of emergencies in distant villages. They were also bringing relief goods fu

He parked his pickup truck on the side of the plaza and quickly got out. Adjusting his polo shirt, he grabbed his medical bag from inside the vehicle once more. Without wasting time, he headed to the covered court, where the rest of the medical team was busy at their posts.Before he could even fully approach Bernard, the latter immediately looked up at him.“Marky called me, bro. He’s looking for Adeline.”Matthew paused and looked over at Adeline. She was busy working.“What did you say?”“Well, I told him the truth. I couldn't very well lie; she’s his wife, after all.”His jaw clenched. He didn't reply and focused on his work.BY AROUND three in the afternoon, the sun began its gradual descent behind the mountains of San Isidro. Though they had been working for hours, the line of patients waiting outside the covered court showed no signs of dwindling. Some of the early arrivals from the morning had already gone home after receiving medication and food, but their spots were quickly

“Has he left?” Mang Karding asked softly from behind, holding a freshly brewed cup of coffee.“Yes, Dad,” she replied.Mang Karding looked at Adeline, seeing the exhaustion and overwhelming emotion in her eyes.“How are you feeling?”Mang Karding followed her to the wooden bamboo bed, and they both sat down.“My chest feels a little lighter, Dad . . . Especially after seeing how happy the children were. But I still haven’t forgiven him. It’s not that easy, Dad. It still hurts so much.”Mang Karding placed his cup on the bench and gently patted her back.“I understand, Adeline. The wound you carry is deep, and I won’t force you to forgive the person who caused that pain right away. But Adeline, listen to what I have to say . . .”Adeline looked at her father.“No one else can help lighten that heavy burden you’re carrying except the father of the children himself. You’ve been fighting alone with Dave and Raven for so long; it’s time to let Matthew help you,” Mang Karding continued, sta