Chapter 139: The Distance Between Life and Death

Callie had a dream where she safely arrived at Oconnor Group. Litzy was pulling her along, complaining about how slow she was. Then, she pushed open the meeting room door and apologized to the leaders. She turned on her computer and began explaining her design ideas, articulating them clearly and smoothly, just as she had imagined. The blueprints were approved, and everyone applauded. She looked up with a smile and saw Nelson standing at the door, lazily curling his lips into a smile. The dream ended abruptly. Callie opened her eyes wide and saw a white ceiling. A nurse was adjusting the IV drip speed beside her bed. "You're awake? I'll go get the doctor." Callie was bewildered, looking around the room. She saw a jacket draped over a chair—it was Nelson's. "Nurse, what happened to me?" she asked in a shaky voice. "You were in a car accident. Don't move yet. Wait until the anesthesia wears off before getting up. I'll go get the doctor." Soon, the nurse returned with the doctor, w