Seeing her like this broke Julian Donovan's heart. He coaxed her gently, "You've been up all night, too. You should eat something. What would we do if you collapse before Joy wakes up?"
Only then did she take the food and force herself to eat. But after just a few bites, she started crying again. "You know that piece of metal was dirty and rusty. If Joy gets an infection, the consequences will be unthinkable..."
Even though Joy had been saved for now, the risk of infection was high. As long as Joy wasn't definitively in the clear, Naomi's heart couldn't be at peace. 'How could I possibly have any appetite?'
When Julian Donovan saw she wasn't eating, he didn't press her. He took the food away, sat down beside her, and pulled her into his arms. "I'll watch over her 24/7. The moment she shows any discomfort, I'll treat her immediately. As long as an infection is treated promptly, it won't be a problem!"
Naomi Shaw looked up and murmured, "24/7?"
'Is he not going to sleep at all?'
