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."

told. His eyes were fixed

wound. Her actions were gentle, each one done with the utmost care until she removed the original bandage and finally saw the extent

looked like it had been caused by a sharp

that the injury was unusual, and the thought nagged her. "Xander, how exactly

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

and put on some ointment, carefully treating his

sigh of relief. Upon closer inspection, she realized that, due to her nervousness, her forehead

"Okay, I understand."

kit away, Xander took the opportunity to make a phone

curious and asked, "Xander,

call and replied, "You'll

was somewhat curious. Not long after, the doorbell rang, and she got up.

hadn't walked far when Xander suddenly tugged

okay. He'll come in

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 face was hard to