Rebirth Into My Second Chance novel Chapter 164

"Dr. Floyd, we've got a surgery that needs your expertise right now!"

Even as the nurse called out for me, Max didn't pause or glance my way.

But somehow, I found his focus endearing, no matter who he was.

In the week following the flood, our days were all about surgeries and medical check-ups for the villagers until life gradually returned to calm.

Using the scalpel for extended periods left blisters on my hands, dried and likely to turn into calluses over time. Yet, this temporary relief effort seemed to elevate my spirit to a new level.

"Here." Out of nowhere, Max appeared, handing me a tube of burn ointment.

I didn't move.

He looked down at me. "Need help applying it?"

I smirked, stepping closer. Max hesitated, then stepped back, but as I moved forward again, he stopped retreating and offered a half-smile. "Alright, I'll help you."

I asked casually, "Is it Maximilian helping me, or Max?"

"Does it make a difference?" His hands, like mine, were blistered from days immersed in water and long hours of surgery.

I said firmly, "It does. I wouldn't seduce Max, but Maximilian, maybe."

He paused, pressing a bit harder as he treated my wound, and said, "It's your choice."

"Then I'll tend to Maximilian's wounds." I took his hand in mine. He didn't pull away, letting me do as I wished.

It felt like we were healing each other's wounds, being each other's band-aid then.