Chapter 58

Just then, the hospital room door creaked open. Callum stepped inside. He brought the chill in from outside with him. His expression was so cold and dark that it was practically storming. Wendy immediately tucked her phone away and picked up on the tension. "Um… I'll go get you some warm water," she said tactfully. With that, she slipped out like a gust of wind and even thoughtfully closed the door behind her. Only Nadia and Callum were left in the room. The air seemed to freeze in place, thick and suffocating. Nadia looked up and met his icy stare. For a moment, neither of them spoke. The tension sat between them, heavy and awkward. He walked over to her bed without a word and reached out to feel her forehead. His fingertips were cold, and the contact made her instinctively flinch. "The fever's gone," he said, pulling his hand back. His tone was flat, giving away nothing. Nadia was speechless. She hesitated, then forced out a stiff, awkward thanks. "Thank you… for bring