Chapter 127: Declaring Sovereignty

As soon as the words were spoken, a large hand landed on her shoulder, and Nelson's voice followed, "I am Callie's husband, Nelson Oconnor." It was like a bolt from the blue. Tobias's gaze shifted from scrutinizing to wary, with a hint of barely perceptible malice. Callie looked up in disbelief, tears still in her eyes. She hadn't expected Nelson to admit it so openly, in front of the medical team and Tobias, an outsider. "So it's you." After a long pause, Tobias chuckled lightly and extended his hand for a handshake. "I've heard Callie mention you." The implication was that they were close friends or perhaps had an even deeper relationship. Nelson lowered his gaze at the remark. "Oh? I didn't know my wife was that close to you." The grip on her shoulder tightened, making Callie's scalp tingle. This was not the place to explain. Fortunately, at that moment, Reuben was wheeled out of the operating room by a nurse. Callie seized the opportunity. "Dad is out; I need to check on hi