In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

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."

were fixed on her as they

first aid kit, took 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

had been caused

sensed that the injury was unusual, and the thought nagged

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reluctant to say more, she didn't press further. "Be more careful in the future. Don't get

spoke, she took a cotton swab and

was bandaged, Grace finally breathed a sigh of relief. Upon closer inspection, she realized that, due to her nervousness, her forehead was already covered in fine sweat. "This wound

"Okay, I understand."

packing the first aid kit away, Xander took the opportunity to make

asked, "Xander, who are

call and replied, "You'll

long after, the doorbell rang, and she got up. "I'll open

far when Xander suddenly

He'll come in

puzzled, and then the door opened. Heavy footsteps approached them, and Grace could

was a stranger she had never met before. He wore a grave expression, and his