You Are The Apple of My Eyes
Chapter 518 Warmth Of A Glass Of Water

With her eye injured, Demi was taken away by Vicente's people. Vicente was kind enough to call for a doctor to treat and cure her eye. However, her eyes couldn't be cured. Since she was not in a good condition for interrogation, Demi was temporarily imprisoned in a dark basement in the castle with guards specially picked and sent by Vicente.

What happened was a big blow to Vicente's pride, because she promoted Demi herself. Demi was her confidant, to some extent.

Thinking about this made Vicente heave a deep sigh. "Alas, I really don't have good eyes. I should be treated as well."

They were all inside Cali's ward, waiting for her to wake up. Nina was seated on the chair, and John stood beside her like a guardian angel.

Meanwhile, Vicente stood at the end of the bed with her back against the wall. She looked straight at Cali in the bed. "It's a good thing we found about it sooner, or else, she would really never wake up again." Nina took a glance at Vicente. "For me, I think you are good at judging people. Take Cali for example. You took her in, and she's a loyal and brave girl." She glanced back at Cali's pale face. Cali had scratches all over her body.

Nina thought about where Cali got them. Half of the forest island was a jungle covered with full grown weeds. The jungle wasn't maintained enough that some of the weeds were as tall as half of an average- sized person. When careless, a person could get their skin scratched and bleed with these weeds. The other half of the island was the secret base Nina had ordered people to build, and it wasn't easily accessible due to the heavily guarded perimeter.

She remembered mentioning this island to Cali, but she didn't expect that Cali would escape from there and personally send Van and Don to the Scher Mountain.

Nina could not imagine how difficult it had been for Cali.

She sighed and added, "Cali is indeed an angel and a hero for Van and Don. In fact, she is also a hero for the two of us." Then, she leaned towards John, her head resting on his waist.

John patted Nina's head to comfort her before glancing towards Cali. He looked intently as he saw Cali's eyebrows twitch into a frown, and her eyes moved behind those lids. "She's awake."

"What? Really?" Nina exclaimed, standing up and walking towards the side of the bed. Sure enough, Cali was awake. Her eyes fluttered open and saw Nina's face.

"Your Highness." Cali's voice came out a little hoarse, since her throat was a little dry. Her head turned to the side of the room, looking for the water dispenser. Nina noticed this and was about to head towards the dispenser to pour her a glass of water, but John was a step ahead of her. He thought that Nina was tired already, so he got the glass of water himself.

Nina looked at John, who had his back turned as he filled the glass with water. She smiled at him and turned to take care of Cali, helping her to sit up.

"It's okay. I can do it myself." Deep inside, Cali was flattered, but she knew that there were still rules to follow, and she didn't dare break them.

As a matter of fact, she knew so well that she was just a servant. How could she let the princess help her?

"Don't be too stubborn. It's no big deal, especially after what happened." Vicente, who felt relieved as soon as Cali spoke, walked over to the other side of the bed with a smile. She then placed a pillow behind Cali to make her lean comfortably. "Cali, thank you for protecting Van and Don."

"I was just doing the right thing. It was what I should do at that moment," Cali responded. In fact, she was modest and didn't want to take all the credit. She trembled with fear at the thought of what had happened. "Pardon me, but may I ask how the twins are doing? Are they okay? Are they safe now?"

"Yes, thanks to you, they're safe," Nina replied and patted her on the shoulder. "They are well and safe now in the Scher Mountain. They will be staying there until the spies in the castle are taken care of." "That's good to hear." Cali felt relieved. The fear inside of her finally calmed down, making her heave a deep breath of relief. Then, she remembered something and immediately turned to Vicente. "Demi works for Jett. She took off the twins' bracelets. That's why I couldn't contact you."

"I see." Vicente frowned. Her face turned serious. "Don't tell anyone that Demi has been exposed for the time being. Maybe we can take advantage of this."

"Yes, sir," Cali replied respectfully. The thought of traitors inside the castle angered her. "You must definitely catch them one by one and hand them over to justice."

"I will. Don't worry," Vicente said with a smile. Then, she raised her hand to look at her watch. "Excuse me, but I have to go first. I have a press conference at ten o'clock. I'm glad that you're awake now, Cali. Have a good rest, and if you need anything, don't hesitate to let me know."

Cali nodded with a smile and waved at her. "Thank you, and goodbye, Count Nangong. Drive safe."

Nina turned to Vicente and said, "Be careful on the way."

"I know," Vicente replied, gave them a slight wave of her hand, and left without another word.

Instead of handing the glass of water to Cali, he gave it to Nina, gesturing for her to give it to Cali.

The glass was still warm. Nina felt the warmth spread over the palm of her hand. She glanced down at the water, and then looked over at John with a smile.

She could not help but smile as she didn't expect that John knew how to avoid arousing Cali's like.

She didn't expect that he had become more considerate.

"Cali, here. Drink some water to moisten your throat," Nina said, carefully passing the water to Cali.

Cali was stunned and asked, "I can't take this. Isn't this the water that Sean has poured for you? Why are you giving it to me?"

"Oh no, he poured it for you," Nina said with a smile and gestured to Cali to take the glass.

Still, Cali hesitated and looked at John, who gave her a gentle glance. Taking this as a sign that it was all right, she turned to Nina and received the glass of water. She gave them a grateful nod before drinking the warm water.

The water temperature was just right. It did not only moisten her dry throat, but it also made her heart warm.

She glanced down at the now half-empty glass and thought, 'Sean poured the water himself.'

"Thank you." She returned her gaze on the warm glass in her hands. She was reluctant to drink the rest of it, and did not dare look up at him.

John said in a low voice, "It's nothing."

"Thank you, anyway," Cali said, feeling her lips betray her. Before anyone could see her smile, she took another sip of water to hide what she was really feeling inside.

In the past, John only looked at her with a sense of alienation and indifference. He was so cold that no dared to approach him. However, just now, his eyes held nothing but a sense of peace and warmth. He even replied to her.

Because of this, Cali was overjoyed.

Even though she knew that what he did was just a piece of cake, this tiny little gesture still made her very happy.

Heaving a deep breath, Cali swallowed all the cowardice down her throat and summoned her courage before she looked at him with a sweet smile. "No, I'm not only thanking you for pouring water for me, but also for saving me at the most critical moment. Otherwise, I would have been killed by Demi. This is already the second time you saved my life, so thank you very much."

John looked at her for a while as if trying to think of what to say before he finally opened his mouth to say, "I was under orders."

As a matter of fact, if it weren't for Cali's kindness to his children, and if it weren't for Nina who ordered him to save Cali, John would have cared less about insignificant people.

Cali turned to Nina and said, "Thank you, Your Highness." Her eyes still lit up, and she was still very happy even if John only acted under orders.

John was still her savior either way.

She decided to repay John someday.

If it was possible, she wanted to marry him.

As the thought crossed over Cali's mind, she could not help but giggle.

"What are you giggling at, Cali?" Nina asked. It seemed like she didn't sense anything wrong. "I have never seen someone so happy lying in a hospital bed."

Cali grinned, "I'm sorry, but I'm just really happy. The twins are fine, and I am fine. Everyone is fine, so I feel like a survivor of a disaster. I'm just happy for life."

Nina squeezed Cali's hand gently and said, "Silly girl, I should be the one thanking you for protecting Van and Don. Their father and I will repay you, I promise. Moreover, if you need any help in the future, don't hesitate to ask me, and I will try my best to help you."

"I am very grateful for your offer, but I don't think I need any help," Cali said. Then, she quickly glanced at John and thought of something. "Well, maybe not now, but in the future I guess."

Nina smiled and said, "I'll be waiting. For now, take good care of yourself. You also don't have to worry much about security, because there are bodyguards outside, so the only thing I want you to be worrying about is your recovery, okay? Well then, I'll leave now."

"Will do. Thank you once again, and goodbye. Have a safe drive." Cali watched both of them retreat with reluctance inside her heart.

Sighing, she thought, 'If only Sean can stay.'"