When Julia finally stirred awake, Luke was right there beside her, chattering away without pause.
"Julia, when were you planning to wake up? You have no idea how frantic my uncle was when he got your call. If you hadn't woken up soon, who knows what he might have done."
"Sorry for causing you trouble."
Julia's voice came out hoarse. She coughed a couple of times and tried to sit up, but Luke gently but firmly eased her back onto the bed.
"Julia, you're awake! Stay put, I'll fetch my uncle and the doctor."
Before Julia could protest, Luke bolted out of the room, quick as a flash.
"Uncle! Call the doctor! Julia is awake!"
Julia could only shake her head in exasperation.
Soon, Landon swept in with an entire medical team, who meticulously examined Julia from head to toe.
"Miss Blair,
