As soon as she finished speaking, Xander pulled her into his embrace, whispering in her ear, "Okay."

Their bodies pressed close together, and Grace could distinctly feel the thudding of her heart against her chest.

She struggled to escape from his embrace.

"Where's the first aid kit? I'll tend to your wounds."

"There's no need for that. The doctor has already taken care of it."

"It's okay. It seems like your wound has reopened," Grace said, then turned around and began looking for the first aid kit.

Watching her bustle around, Xander smiled and stood up, walking toward another cabinet.

"The first aid kit is here."

Slightly embarrassed, Grace hurriedly took the kit from him. "Sit down. I'll change your dressing."

eyes were fixed on

out the tools, and carefully tended to his wound. Her actions were gentle, each one done with the utmost care until she removed the original bandage and finally saw the extent

been caused by a

unusual, and the thought nagged her. "Xander, how exactly did you get

minor accident. Nothing serious." Sᴇaʀᴄh

further. "Be more careful

spoke, she took a cotton swab and put on some ointment, carefully

that, due to her

"Okay, I understand."

kit away, Xander took the opportunity to make a phone call. "Come to

curious and asked, "Xander, who are

ended the call and replied, "You'll

Not long after, the doorbell rang,

hadn't walked far when Xander suddenly tugged on

okay. He'll come in

door opened. Heavy footsteps approached them, and

never met before. He wore a

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