After she hung up the phone, everything went black for Celeste and she collapsed.

But it was all an act.

Given she was a woman who had been through so much trauma and was injured, passing out didn't seem out of the ordinary.

Nathaniel quickly came to her aid, and she could feel the comforting solidity of his chest.

"Damn it, get a doctor!"

His voice was cold and urgent, echoing with concern.

Celeste sneaked a peek at him, noticing Nathaniel's tightly ...