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."

told. His eyes were fixed on

actions were gentle, each one done with the utmost care until she removed the original bandage and finally

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didn't press further. "Be more careful in the future. Don't get yourself

a cotton swab and

realized that, due to her nervousness, her forehead was already covered in fine sweat. "This wound

"Okay, I understand."

Xander took the opportunity to make a phone call.

curious and asked, "Xander, who are you

the call and replied,

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

far when Xander suddenly tugged

come

opened. Heavy footsteps

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

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