"Nurse, please be gentle with me." Jerald groaned, laughing as you pressed the wound while cleaning it up. He placed his hand on the bed sheet and gazed at you directly.

"I'm a soldier, it's normal for me to get hurt from time to time." He clarified when he spotted tears forming in your eyes.

"Your boyfriend is calling you. Why aren't you answering?" He inquired, grinning widely. He extended his hand toward you to touch and wipe your tears. "Baby, I'm sorry. Don't cry."