Chapter 170

Damon's eyes held a flicker of sorrow. "We went to college together. I'm Damon Stratton." He paused for a second, then added, "But I left for overseas in my junior year." College classmates? Calliope looked him up and down, a strange thought popping into her head. Wait a sec-could it be that he and Mom had some... kinda secret past? Damon turned back toward the figure in the ICU, focus sharpening. "I've reached out to a few top-tier surgeons. They're already meeting to figure out a treatment plan. Don't worry-your mom's gonna be okay." Calliope thanked him, truly grateful. Over the next few days, this Damon guy showed up at the ICU every single day, even clocking in longer hours than Calliope herself. Thanks to the experts he brought in, Eleanor's vitals had been steadily improving. Calliope's nerves finally eased up a bit. She was juggling work and hospital visits non-stop, and the rest of the time, she forced herself to eat properly, work out, and sleep better. Her whole vibe had vis