...W-what?! How could he say something so intimate with a straight face?! Or… Was this just how couples talked…? Looking at how much she was blushing, the smiling James shook his head before continuing to put her hiking shoes on for her… Naturally, Lana was rigid the entire time, and once he was done, he was prompted to ask, “Comfy…?” Snapping out of it, Lana quickly nodded before trying the shoes out… and sure enough, they were definitely easier to walk in compared to her flats. Nodding in satisfaction, James then plopped her flats into his backpack before saying, “Alright, let’s go, then.” Watching as he extended a hand out to her, Lana pursed her lips before eventually grabbing on… In addition to the new shoes, James’s expert lead made the hike a cinch, and soon enough, the duo found themselves at the wreckage site where a group of rescue workers were hard at work tending to the injured… “Over here, Doctor! Please, hurry!” “Here too! His breathing is extremely weak!”
Since this was the first time Lana had ever seen James being so assertive with her, she found herself momentarily at a loss of what to say. Taking that chance, James quickly carried her into one of the tents before heading out and returning with a basin of warm water… “I boiled some water over an open fire earlier, and don’t worry, I made sure to delegate most of it to those who need it. This is your portion, now get yourself cleaned and have some rest, alright?” Before Lana could reply, James had already exited the tent, making sure to zip the entrance along the way… Lana herself remained too startled to even register all that had happened for a while. After all, as a doctor, she usually took care of others, and things almost never happened the other way around… So this was what it felt like to be cared for, huh…? In the end, Lana wiped herself clean… and it was only when she tried to lift the basin away that she realized that he had also brought some clean clothes for her, li
The desperate cries for help soon attracted the attention of the rescue team. They quickly rushed over and started rescuing James. But Lana did not stay idle. She tried hard to push away the broken stones that were crushing the tent. The sharp stones scratched her fingers, and the blood made her fair fingers turn scarlet. A deep dull pain gradually engulfed her whole body, but she seemed to not have felt it. All she could think of now was that nothing could happen to James… Soon James was finally dug out from under the ruins with the help of the rescue team. Lana drew in a cold breath when she saw him. His whole body was covered with mud, and he had fainted. His handsome and masculine face was pale, and his body had all kinds of injuries. His thigh was even stabbed by the steel pipe of the tent. It was horrifying. Lana became greatly anxious. Her breathing even became quick and shaky. “Sir James! “Step aside. Give me some space. He needs to be saved right away!” Afte
...Oh. That… Damn it! It took her a while to find the right words, but she eventually managed to shake her head and say, “I… You’re in no shape to do that on your own, so… I’ll help you…” Though James initially wanted to decline, he knew that he needed the help, so… In the end, he closed his eyes before forcing himself to nod. As she began supporting him toward the bathroom, Lana found it strange that her heart was beating so quickly. After all, hadn’t she done this hundreds of times for other patients before? Why were things always so awkward when it came to him? James himself wasn’t exactly too keen on the situation. After all, this was his first time having a woman, of all people, help him with such a private affair… Regardless, when they finally arrived at the bathroom, James clenched his fists before saying, “…Actually, you can just wait at the door for me…” Raising a slight brow, Lana replied, “…Are you sure you can handle it alone? You should know that I’ve done this
...He was clearly asking the obvious, and Lana’s cheeks somehow managed to get even redder than before. Since she wasn’t replying, James was prompted to add, “…As a doctor, I’m sure you know that holding it in for too long can affect my health, right…?” …That was true, but… “…Again, I didn’t do it on purpose, plus… You’re hurt, so it’s not like you should do it-” “It’s not in the way of the injury, so…” …How on earth had he successfully cornered her like this? How was she even expected to respond?! With how quiet she had gotten, James couldn’t help but smile as he added, “I was just teasing… No need to get so riled up…” “…That’s kind of a tall order…” “I mean, you did get a reaction from me, so it’s only fair for me to tease you back… Jokes aside, let’s get more rest…” Before Lana could react, he had already pulled her into bed with him! With how close he was, she could already feel her heart rate skyrocketing! Just as she was telling herself that things couldn’t get
Taking a deep breath, Lana forced herself to say, “…Well… Is it possible if… I don’t return to your place first…? I just… Don’t want the others to know about our marriage yet…” Though he was slightly disheartened to hear that, James eventually nodded before replying, “Fine, though… Do you plan to live separately?” …Though she’d love to, she knew that asking for that would be too much, even for James. With that, she eventually replied, “…You could live at my place if you don’t mind… It’s an apartment unit and I’m staying there alone, so-” “Deal!” interrupted James, momentarily startling Lana who was starting to regret her decision. Alas, they were legally married, so… she had to do her part to try to make things work as well…! When they finally arrived at Lana’s place, James was quick to notice that aside from all the pastel-colored furniture and wallpaper, there were wine bottles everywhere… Hell, there was even a pile of clothes on the living room sofa… It was at that moment
...She was, wasn’t she? Watching as the helpless woman awkwardly looked at him, James couldn’t help but sigh before saying, “…It’s time to let go, you know…? Plus, I’m sure that the other doctors by his side are just as capable as you are… He’ll be fine.” …He was right. She had already promised herself that she’d let go of that man, and now that she was married, there was no better time to move on. With that in mind… Why was she still feeling so worried…? …It was probably because she knew everything there was to know about Ian’s body unlike the other doctors, right? It took her a while, but she eventually replied, “…Yeah… I’ll just stay here. Um… I have some things to attend to, so feel free to do anything for the time being.” Before James could reply, she had already bolted toward her workroom… and shortly after, the door closed behind her, causing James to raise a slight brow. Just what was she working on all of a sudden…? Though curious, he didn’t want to bother her, so he
With how infuriated he was, he ended up switching his phone off… That night, he was so angry that he didn’t even have any dinner… and sadly, his anger didn’t leave even in the following days. He either spent his time gardening, playing with the kids, or cleaning up… and on the fourth day, he finally took a deep breath before checking his phone again… To his fury, however, there wasn’t a single message from her! It was clear that she didn’t care about him at all…! Just as he was wondering if she’d even remember that he existed if he didn’t go look for her, he heard one of the maids say, “Miss Presley? What brings you here?” Instantly looking up, he was greeted by the sight of Lana slowly walking into the building. So, she hadn’t truly forgotten about him, huh? Alas, the second she saw him, she simply walked up to his side before asking, “How are Ian’s wounds looking?” …So…! She was only here for Ian’s sake again…?! Now infuriated once more, James growled, “…What do you car