She could forgive her if she was just looking; however, the nurse kept touching Shawn. It was unavoidable during the medication process.

"It might sting. Mr. Wood, please bear with it," she said.

"It's okay. Go ahead."

"Alright." The nurse tried to be gentle. "Is this pressure okay?"

Shawn responded with a simple, "Yes."

Gale stood nearby, enduring, repeatedly taking deep breaths.

In the end, she could not watch any longer. She snatched the medicine and cotton swab from the nurse. "Let me do it!"

The nurse's hands froze in mid-air, staring blankly at her.

Gale softened her tone and forced a smile. "I'll do it. Sorry; I've treated my husband's wounds before. I have experience."

"Uh... Okay, sure."

"You can leave; I'll call you if needed."

The nurse nodded, picked up the tray, and left. As she departed, she looked back with a hint of reluctance. However, Gale blocked her view, and the nurse only saw Gale's back.

Once the nurse was gone, Gale immediately said, "You're enjoyin