Chapter 243

Had she not run off with Magnus on their engagement day how would Cal have ended up in such a state?

She heaved a sigh, her voice soft with regret Cal, it’s all my fault if I hadn’t left you at our engagement party, you wouldn’t be like this “Cough, cough “Callum coughed a few times, waving his hand to dismiss Natalia’s quilt it’s not your fault, Buttercup I was just afraid you wouldn’t come back, and life would lose its meaning You know without you I don’t see the point of anything “Cal I’m back now You need to take care of yourself. Are you hungry? I’ll ask Rita to whip up something for you With that, Natalia stepped out of the room instructing Rita to prepare some stomach friendly food In no time. Rita brought over a bowl of hearty chicken soup. Natalia carefully helped Callum sit up in bed, propping up his back with pillows Cal have some soup, it’ll settle your stomach. Then we can give you your medication and hopefully get you on the mend soon!

Callum obediently sat up, staring at Natalia as he sipped the soup she had brought him. However, he had been ill for too long, and his body was extremely weak. He struggled to finish even half of the bowl “Cough cough Buttercup I’m full” Callum coughed a few times, placing the bowl on the bedside table Natalia glanced at the mostly unfinished soup, realizing how seriously ill Callum was Now that she was back, she was determined to take good cam of him Once Callum had eaten something, Natalia waited a while before letting him rest Callum’s energy was extremely low, and he quickly fell asleep. He had a smile on his face in his dreams, seemingly thrilled at Natalia’s return.

Natalia sat by his side, watching the time, waking Callum after an hour to persuade him to take his medication as Rita had instructed earlier Callum reluctantly took his medication, nobody would have guessed that the imposing duke was afraid of taking medicine But Natalia was insistent, stating that she would leave if Callum didn’t take his medicine. With that, Callum obediently swallowed the pills. Of course, he grimaced as he took the medication. It was as if he preferred to throw the pills away And so Natalia devotedly cared for Callum until nightfall, unaware of the passing time.

Callums energy was extremely low, drifting in and out of sleep. When he woke again to find Natalia dozing off, he couldn’t stand it anymore. His voice was hoarse. “Nat I’m fine. You dont need to stay with me Go rest.”

Natalia shook her head “But you’re still feverish, Rita said tonight is crucial. If your fever breaks, you’re safe. If not, it could be life–threatening”

“Rita, Rita, always Rita Tm paying her too much and giving her too much time to gossip! Callum was clearly annoyed. “You’ve been sitting here all day, and I feel bad. How can i make you wait on me?

Cough, cough, cough…

“Cal don’t be like this. I haven’t done much. I just brought you some water. What I’ve done is nothing compared to what you did for me Natalia soothingly patted Callums back signaling him to calm down.

“Cal, don’t think about anything. Just take your medicine and wait for your temperature to drop, then I’ll go rest Natalia was so stubborn, and Callum had no choice but to comply. But this time, he cooperated fully with Natalia, hoping to recover soon. After all, his Buttercup was back He needed to regain his strength to protect her As the night deepened, Natalia, who had been up all day, finally fell asleep at the edge of Callum’s bed.

Callum woke in the middle of the night to see Natalia asleep by his bedside. His heart was filled with sweetness, as if he had just eaten honey. He gently touched her hair, reluctant to withdraw his hand His Nat was always so kind and considerate, he had chosen right No matter what, he had to keep her by his side, he couldn’t let Magnus take her away!

Callum looked at the sleeping Natalia, struggling to get out of bed to move her to a more comfortable position However, Callum, who was critically ill, had overestimated his strength As he tried to support himself, he fell off the bed “Thump The sound of the fall woke Natalia She opened her sleepy eyes to find Callum on the floor “Cal, what happened?”

Callum felt his face burning with embarrassment. How could he have made such a fool of himself? He had no strength left in him.

But to save his image in front of Natalia, he wouldn’t admit that he had fallen. “Um, if I said I wanted to lie on the floor to feel the temperature of the wooden planks.. you believe me?

in the middle of the night, Natalia couldn’t help but laugh at his words. She wiped away the tears of laughter from the corner of her eyes and walked over to help Even though Callum had lost a lot of weight he was still tall With all her strength, Natalia finally managed to help him sit on the edge of the bed. Then, with a puan, they both fell onto the bed Natalia landed on top of Callum and quickly tried to get up. finding their position somewhat intimate, but Callums hand was tightly wrapped around Natalia’s want, “Buttercup lie next to me watch me sleep please?

Natalia matinctively wanted to refuse but seeing Callums Raggard appearance, the words of refusal were stuck in her throat 1 Sweetie just be next to me, okay? I’m really weak night now I just want you to the next to me for a while, ia that ok Looking into Callums sincere gaze, Natalia could no longer voice her refusal and obediently lay next to Callus Kumunately, the bed was Horaus erwagh. She moved as close to the edge as possible keeping a good distance from Callum