Field Marshal Chan let out a long sigh...
"She has always passed out whenever we have her vaccinated or she did a blood test. I’m surprised that she managed not to pass out before the needle even touched her skin because she usually does. So they draw blood out, do vaccination while she is unconscious. She hates the sight of needles," Field Marshal Chan explained to Zach while staring at Keira.
"You can now go back, General Lim, I will stay here. She will wake up soon. Thank you for bringing her here," Field Marshal Chan said and Zach bid farewell to his superior before leaving.
Meanwhile, Torin waited outside.
"Bro, what happened? Anything wrong? Cielo said that Jeru returned so worked up and gloomy that she’s even afraid to make a sound inside." Torin said but twitched his mouth, in the end, seeing Zach’s blank expression.
He should stop because he would not receive any information from Zach in this state.
He looked at Zach every now and then as they walk back. Zach had a conflicted expression this time.
’Is it confusion?’ Torin mused, trying to read Zach’s expression at that moment.
"Bro, what is it? You feel worried? Confused? Conflicted?" Torin couldn’t help and ended up asking simultaneously.
"Stop, Torin, and zip your mouth," Zach replied with a creased forehead.
"But, Bro, you behave weird! This is the first time you look so concerned like that. A cadet who saw you even get worried that you may trip because you were practically running towards the Medical Center! Was it because she’s the Field Marshal’s daughter or because..."
"Stop that Torin, or you will stay and monitor the male’s training instead!" Zach hissed not letting Torin finish his sentence.
"Alright, Bro... Your wish is my command," murmured Torin with a crumpled face.
’It’s just a simple question! Why can’t he just say what he feels?’ Torin complained silently.
.......
Meanwhile, Jeru had already cleared his thoughts and went to visit Keira in her room. No one was inside when he went in. Field Marshal was probably called for urgent matters.
He sat beside Keira and stared at her beautiful face. He felt conflicted... He liked Keira and at the same time, he needed Keira to survive. No one would fit him but her.
"I’m sorry, but I can’t let you go," Jeru whispered and held Keira’s hand.
That time Keira moved and gently opened her eyes.
"How are you feeling?" Jeru asked.
Keira’s face crumpled as she looked at her hand in Jeru’s hand, so Jeru quickly let it go.
"I’m sorry, I’m just worried and..."
"It’s okay, Jeru, I’m feeling good now. Actually, it happens a lot whenever I see a needle pierce my skin. I’m shocked my reaction was delayed this time," Keira said as she sat. She couldn’t believe that she still fainted after she succeeded in controlling herself not to faint while Zach was around.
"Did you bring me here?" Keira asked.
"Ahm.." Jeru mumbled, but then the door opened and Field Marshal Chan barged in with an arched brow.
"How can you undergo our training when you can’t overcome just a simple prick of a needle?" Her father said in a serious tone.
Then he greeted Jeru casually. "You’re here. Don’t you have any training to attend to? By the way, I will need to meet you all tomorrow to discuss further planning for Country X. The situation there is getting worse. Zach might take over on the situation earlier as planned if General Jin doesn’t succeed in five months."
Jeru stood up and answered, "Yes, I do, Sir. I just wanted to check if Keira was fine. I will leave now, Sir."
Then he looked at Keira and bid her farewell while the latter nodded.
As soon as Jeru left, Field Marshal Chan sat on Keira’s bed and held his daughter’s hand.
"You upgraded, daughter. I’m proud that now you do not faint before getting injected. Maybe the next time you’ll overcome that needle thing in your head," her father said with a teasing tone.
Keira pouted her lips and murmured, "Hmmp, a while ago you scolded me for not overcoming it and now you’re suddenly proud."
Field Marshal Chan laughed out hard and pat Keira’s head.
"I see Jeru is trying hard to be friends with you. He’s also a nice boy, though a little bit temperamental. You see, growing up under the supervision of that Old Madam Liu the Female Hitler is not easy. I heard he has experienced a really tough life, so that’s why he’s kind of afraid to be a disappointment. Or should I say that he needs to be perfect and please Old Madam Liu," explained her father.
Keira let out a long, deep sigh.
Then her father added, "You should thank Zach by the way."
Keira face suddenly lit up upon hearing Zach’s name and muttered with questioning eyes to her father, "Huh?"
"He ran you here like a flash as soon as you passed out, dear." Field Marshal Chan uttered nonchalantly.
"What?" Keira burst out totally stunned.
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