Chapter 189

“Dr. Smith, you don’t have to tease me like this,” Cameron said, chuckling awkwardly as Tara approached.

“Hey, handsome, I’m not teasing you. I’m serious,” Tara replied coquettishly. “Come on, lift your shirt. Let me check your wound.”

“Um… I think that’s unnecessary,” Cameron replied, feeling embarrassed. He hadn’t been teased like this by a woman before, but he couldn’t deny Tara’s mature charm, especially in her white coat. He knew she was treating him as a research subject; if he agreed, he’d likely end up on the operating table again tonight, this time as a specimen.

“Hey, handsome, don’t be shy. If you’re embarrassed, just let me help you,” Tara said, reaching out.

“Dr. Smith, this isn’t appropriate!” Cameron’s brows shot up, and he quickly clutched the sheets around him.

Tara giggled at his reaction. She found it amusing that he was so reserved; most men would jump at the chance to undress in this situation, but Cameron’s difference only piqued her interest.

“Alright, handsome, I’ll stop teasing you. I’m serious about examining you, though. As your doctor, it’s only natural for me to care about your recovery,” Tara said earnestly.

“Really?” Cameron asked, raising an eyebrow.

“Really,” Tara nodded.

“Okay then,” Cameron said, finally lifting the sheets to reveal his bandaged body.

Tara leaned in and began her examination. Gently, she pressed on his injury. “Does this hurt?” she asked softly.

“A little.”

“And how about here?” Tara moved her fingers to his chest.

“Not at all.” Cameron shook his head. He was well aware of his own body. Given his fitness and energy, even the chest wound would typically heal completely within 27 hours, leaving only some scars. However, the abdominal injury, due to the steel rod and the wound’s duration, was more extensive and would take three to four days to heal completely. It had been ensured the wound wouldn't reopen.

“It doesn’t hurt?” Tara exclaimed in surprise, her eyes widening. “Is it numbness or a genuine absence of pain?”

“Genuine absence of pain,” Cameron replied. “Dr. Smith, my chest is fine now.”

Tara inhaled sharply. Her eyes gleamed with curiosity and excitement. “Um, Dr. Smith… are you alright?”

He regretted speaking. How could he forget her keen research interest? But his words had heightened her curiosity. She looked at him with a seductive smile.

“Hey, handsome, do you mind if I undo the bandages on your chest?”

Changes Made:

• Improved sentence structure and flow.
• Corrected punctuation, particularly comma usage.
• Removed unnecessary repetition (e.g., "gently" repeated).
• Removed the extraneous promotional text.
• Replaced informal contractions (e.g., "ain't") with standard English.
• Clarified ambiguous phrasing.
• Added necessary dialogue tags for clarity.

The revised passage is more polished and reads more smoothly.