âMiley, sorry Iâm late,â Jeremy apologized.
The middle-aged man gazed at his wife with bright eyes like a teen. Tearing up from guilt, he pulled her into a hug and gently patted her trembling back while repeatedly mumbling in her ear, âDarling, did you know how terrified I was when I heard you went to Tsulu alone? You were pretty fearless. What would I do if anything happened to you?â
âWell, if something happens to me, youâll have to get yourself a new First Lady,â Miley joked as she playfully snuggled against her husband and buried her blushed face in his chest.
She listened to his heartbeat, which calmed her down.
âWhat are you talking about?â Jeremy gently caressed her head, indulging in her soft and warm scent.
âI wouldnât be where I am without you. Nothing in my life would matter if youâre gone, and Iâd gladly follow you.â
âNever say that again, or Iâll be upset.â
âOr I can be a priest and pray for you every day.â
Alyssa discreetly dabbed at her eyes upon witnessing the affectionate exchange between her sister and Jeremy. She was happy for them and envious, hoping that one day, she could experience the same.
She silently prayed, âJasper, thatâs why you have to wake up. What will I do without you?â
In the urgent situation, Jeremy offered a brief greeting to everyone present and entered the operating room to donate his blood. Alyssa sweated nervously, fixing her gaze on the doors of the operating Jonah asked Miley with concern, âMiley, I remember Jeremy isnât in the pink of health. Will he be fine donating a huge amount of blood to Jasper?â
âHeâll be fine. I believe he can take it,â Miley concealed the worry in her eyes and reassured everyone.
Choking on tears, Alyssa hugged Miley without any words, but Miley understood Alyssaâs sentiment.
Beaming softly, Miley said, âItâs only right that your brother-in-law saves my brother-in-lawâs life. Family should help each other out.â
Time agonizingly ticked by. It wasnât until dawn that the lights of the operating room sign finally turned off, and the doors swung open.
Despite being sleep-deprived, everyone perked up and went u doctor. Heart racing, Alyssa watched as an exhausted Julien. emerged in blood-stained scrubs. He took off his surgical reveal a pale and weary face. His alluring eyes were bloodshe his scrubs were drenched in sweat.
It pained Jonah to see Julien in a fatigued state. He silently grapple with inexplicable emotions.
âDr. Lovelace, howâs Jasper doing?â Alyssa croaked as her heart pumped wildly.
âMr. Beckett-â After many hours of standing, Julien temporarily lost.
his balance from a brief blackout.
âDr. Lovelace!â Everyone gasped as Julien staggered. A figure rushed over to hold Julien without hesitation.
Jonah whispered, âWatch out.â
Julien took a breath as he teared up under Jonahâs worried gaze. His heart beat wildly, touched by Jonahâs concern.