Chapter 226
After that, Baber turned to Upton.
“Daddy, it’s not like we have other options. And I don’t have much time left anyway, so why not give it a shot? Gotta risk it for the biscuit, right?
But listen, we need to be clear on something if anything happens to me, you can’t be too sad, and you can not blame Mommy. This is my choice. She’s going to do her best, but if it doesn’t work out, then I guess that’s just how it was meant to be. This treatment is a big deal for her too. She’s under a lot of pressure, and it takes real courage to do this.”
Upton nodded. “I understand.”
“Great! Mommy, Daddy said yes. You go ahead and set everything up,” Baber said with a grin.
Calliope nodded. “Alright, I’ll get things ready over the next few days. If you guys have any thoughts or a better idea, just let me know.”
“In this field, you’re the best there is,” Upton said, his eyes full of trust. “After all, you were Dr. Sterling’s only apprentice.”
“Baber, lie down on the bed, will you? Since I’m here, I’ll start with some acupuncture to stabilize you first.”
“Okay!” Baber scrambled onto the bed eagerly, settling in without hesitation.
Calliope began the treatment while Upton stood by, watching intently.
Baber blinked up at her with admiration. “I really like you.”
Calliope chuckled and said, “I like you too.”
“Callie, why don’t you just marry Daddy? That way, you’d be my real mom! If I weren’t so young, I’d marry you myself!”
The little guy puffed out his cheeks, looking adorably serious. If only he could grow up–he’d protect Callie
forever.
“That’s sweet, but I’m already married.”
Calliope smiled at Baber, who nearly shot up from the bed in shock, but Calliope, anticipating his reaction, gently held him down.
“Wait, what?! You’re married? How come I didn’t know about this? And where’s the wedding cake?”
“It’s my fault. I guess I forgot to tell you.”
She glanced at Upton. When she had come back to life, she’d been too focused on working with Silas and hadn’t thought to inform them about her marriage.
And back then, Upton had been out of the country dealing with business; it wouldn’t be convenient, so even if she had invited him, he wouldn’t have been able to attend.
Upton hadn’t been at the wedding, but he’d heard whispers about it, so he wasn’t too surprised.
“How’s Silas treating you?” Upton asked. “If he ever gives you trouble, just remember – Baber and I have got your back.”
Calliope smiled. “No such thing. He’s good to me.”
“Alright. But if anything happens, let us know.”
She nodded, touched by his words.
Half an hour later, the acupuncture session was over. As soon as she removed the last needle, Baber sprang up, practically buzzing with energy.
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“I feel like I could hit a bull!” he declared excitedly.
Calliope advised as she packed up her things. “Easy there. You still need to take it easy. And don’t forget–your diet needs to stay the same as before.”
After giving a few more instructions, she stepped out of the room, with Upton and Baber following her to the
door.
As soon as she exited the hospital room, she noticed Horatio and the rest still lingering nearby. The moment they spotted Upton, their eyes lit up.
“No need to see me out. I can go on my own. Baber, I’ll be back tomorrow to check on you.”
“Okay! Bye, Mommy!” Baber waved enthusiastically at Calliope, but then, as if remembering something, he turned to Upton.
“Daddy, don’t you know you’re supposed to walk a lady home?”
