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Isabel!" Xander called out as he lifted her into his arms, carrying her toward the bedroom. When he reached the bed, he hesitated, glancing down at the drenched girl cradled in his hold.

I can't just lay her down like this, can I?

Setting aside decency, Xander quickly removed her wet clothes and wrapped her in a bath towel to dry her off before gently tucking her beneath the blankets,

He reached out, placing a hand on her forehead.

She was burning up!

"Whew... whew Isabel gasped, her breath ragged and labored. Gradually, she opened her weary eyes and focused on the man standing beside her bed.

"Can you help me get the syringe?" Isabel managed to whisper, her voice faint

"Where is it?"

T-in the drawer, she pointed weakly.

Xander swiftly opened the drawer, retrieved the syringe, and hurried back to her side. He lifted the covers, ready to assist her.

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1. I can do it myself!" Isabel insisted, reaching for the syringe in his hand. However, her vision blurred, and it felt like she was seeing two or three syringes instead of one. "How do you plan to give yourself the injection like this?" Xander frowned, concern evident in his voice,

"I don't need your help. I have my own methods!" Isabel stubbornly attempted to grab the syringe again.

This wasn't a situation to take lightly; he couldn't allow her to manage it alone. Without thinking twice, he rolled onto the bed, gently yet firmly pinning her beneath him and pulling back the covers. He prepared to administer the injection himself. "Ouch!"

at the sharp sting and clutched

reaction made Xander's heart ache,

Isabel slipped into a deep sleep. The room was eerily quiet, yet unease coursed through him, making his heart race. Glancing at the mirror, Xander was taken aback by the look of panic reflected

his ability to remain

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shirt and headed to the wardrobe to find something dry to wear. He pulled out a set of loose, comfortable pajamas to wear himself.

was to be near such an

clear Instinctively, she

clung to now was firm, it was also warm and

realized that Xander was

myself?" She glanced at the used syringe in the trash, trying to p

can't I remember

that it

was lucky. Even in that state, I somehow managed to inject myself

Knock, knock, knock.

accompanied by Reggie's voice calling out, Isa, are you up? I made

slippers and headed for the door. Just

last night's injection rushed back

sharply: It hadn't been her who administered

anxiety. What could I do now? He only stepped in to help me; there was no crossing of lines. Besides, I nearly

At the dining table.

lie slowed his pace, clearly wrestling with something he wanted

indecision on his face, Isabel asked, "What's going on, Reggie? Is there something you

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a moment before finally speaking. "In two days, Kaleb is getting married.

with a nod. "I

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