Chapter 2211

Jared left after a brief conversation with Perseus. The medical aid base was overwhelmed. There were too many patients and far too few assisting doctors. Everyone was swamped, and the idea of a holiday was laughable. Even a few hours of rest felt impossible. The moment Perseus lit a cigarette, Ramona called him. "Hello, what's up?" he answered, gazing at the starry sky. A sense of unease weighed on him. Ramona's voice came through, clear yet teasing. "It's late at night in Goldberry Vale, yet you're still awake. You sound grumpy. Let me guess—you failed to sleep with Camilla again?" Perseus scowled. "Shut up. Camilla was exhausted, so I let her rest. I'm sitting outside. What do you want? You knew it was nighttime here, yet you still called. Are you trying to ruin my sleep?" "I got jealous, so I decided to bother you. Can't I?" Ramona pouted, playing coy. Perseus lowered his voice. "What's actually going on?" Her tone suddenly shifted. There was a hint of vulnerability as s