When Nelly woke up, Alpha Kilian and Dave were right beside her.
She noticed Alpha Kilian 's expression and furrowed her brows. She asked weakly, “Is there something wrong with the check-up?”
Alpha Kilian looked at her and shook his head. “No, the doctor diagnosed your pain as neuropathic and gave you some medication. You'll feel better after taking the medication.”
Upon hearing his explanation, Nelly arched her brow in disbelief. “Really?”
Alpha Kilian nodded. “Of course, it's the truth. The results are right here. Why would I lie to you?” “There's always a possibility,” Nelly answered.
Alpha Kilian uttered, “Is there a point in doing that?”
“Of course, it's to deceive me.” Nelly 's gaze was calm.
Alpha Kilian held her hand and placed it on his face. “If something truly happens to you, I don't think I can lie to you this calmly,” he murmured gently.
Seeing Alpha Kilian did not seem to be lying, Nelly breathed a sigh of relief. The ghost of a smile finally appeared on her face. “That's great. Before the check-up, I had considered the worst-case scenario. I even considered how to explain it to the kids and Grandpa. Fortunately, it was merely a false alarm.”
Alpha Kilian stood in silence as she brushed her fingers across his face.
Nelly had a determined look. “Then, let's not tell the children about this matter today,” she whispered.
Alpha Kilian did not object and nodded in response. “All right.”
Dave lowered his head upon hearing their conversation. “The best outcome is that you're fine. You guys carry on. I'll leave and handle the procedures.”
Alpha Kilian glanced at him and nodded. “Thank you,” Nelly said.
Dave smiled and left without saying anything further.
At that moment, Nelly suddenly thought of something and looked at Alpha Kilian . “Alpha Kilian , should we treat Dave to a meal before we return home?”
“Why?” Alpha Kilian asked.
“He has helped us a lot. Logically speaking, shouldn't we treat him to a meal?” Nelly countered.
Alpha Kilian replied in a low voice, “There's no need. Dave is no outsider. We don't have to be so polite to him.”
“I'm not trying to be polite. Dave has gone out of his way to help us. At the very least, we should treat him to a meal,” Nelly justified.
Alpha Kilian fixed his gaze on her.
Nelly continued, “However, I'm only able to come up with this because I can't think of any other ways
to express our gratitude. He's your friend, not an outsider. This means we are a family. What's wrong with family having a meal together?”
Nelly jolted back to her senses and looked at him innocently. “What?” After much thought, Alpha Kilian remarked, “It's nothing. Let's do as you say.” Nelly nodded. “Okay, I'll arrange it then.”
“Okay.”
As they were chatting, Alpha Kilian 's phone suddenly rang. He answered the call. “Hello.”
Dave was at the end of the call. “I have handled the procedures. I'll wait outside for you guys.” “Okay. Got it.” With that, the phone call ended.
At that, Nelly observed Alpha Kilian . “What is it?”
“The procedures are done. Let's head back home,” Alpha Kilian explained.
Nelly nodded. Just as she was about to stand up, Alpha Kilian leaned in and carried her in his arms. Nelly froze momentarily and gazed at Alpha Kilian with a startled look.
“I can walk,” she said.
“I know, but I want to carry you,” Alpha Kilian replied in a domineering tone. “But there are people outside...” Nelly stammered.
“Close your eyes if you feel embarrassed. You can act as if there's no one.” With that, Alpha Kilian ignored her protests and carried her out.
Nelly would undoubtedly choose Alpha Kilian above being embarrassed.
She did not pretend to be asleep or pester him with questions. Instead, she wrapped her arms around Alpha Kilian 's neck.
There was nothing like a horrific incident to make people cherish every moment. Nelly 's gaze was gentle as she admired his side profile.
There was nothing happier than to have everything one wanted without sacrificing anything. With that, Alpha Kilian carried her down.
There were many people looking at them along the way.
Even though they were in a foreign place and the locals had diverse tastes and preferences in appearance, there was one thing they all shared in common. It was a person's aura.
Alpha Kilian exuded an aura of natural elegance and grace. Moreover, he was holding someone in his arms. Everyone was speculating about them since he appeared assertive and domineering.
Just like that, they headed downstairs under the watchful gazes of everyone.
Dave was waiting alongside the parked car outside the hospital. When he spotted Alpha Kilian carrying Nelly from afar, there was a complicated glint in his eyes.
The driver quickly noticed them and opened the car door for them. Alpha Kilian placed Nelly in the car. “Wait for me.”
Nelly nodded.
He got out of the car and approached Dave, who was still standing there.
Dave could not help but grin. He joked, “Sure enough, no matter where you go, you are the center of attention.” With that, he arched his brow and gestured at those females staring at Alpha Kilian from the hospital.
Alpha Kilian replied in an unnatural tone, “They are merely overreacting.” Dave chuckled before he asked, “What's your plan after this?”
“Spencer is rushing over here!” Alpha Kilian explained.
Dave nodded. “That's right. Spencer is an extremely talented doctor. There is no need to worry with him present.”
Alpha Kilian nodded.
“All right. If there's nothing else, I'll be heading back first,” Dave uttered. Alpha Kilian responded with a nod again.
Dave turned around. Just then, Alpha Kilian thought of something and looked at him. “Oh, right. Make sure you are free tomorrow night.”
Dave froze momentarily. “Why? Is there something on?” “Nelly wants to treat you to a meal,” Alpha Kilian replied.
Dave was slightly taken aback, and his gaze fell on the person sitting at the back of the car. He said with much difficulty, “There's no need...”
“I told her that too,” Alpha Kilian said promptly. “You—”
Alpha Kilian continued, “But she is determined to treat you to a meal. She said it's a family meal.” Upon hearing that, Dave was stunned. “A family—”