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."

as told. His eyes were fixed on her as

were gentle, each one done with

like it had been

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

to worry her and simply said, "It was a minor accident. Nothing serious." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FindNʘᴠᴇl.nᴇt website

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

and put on

bandaged, Grace finally breathed a sigh of relief. Upon closer inspection, she realized that, due to her nervousness, her forehead

"Okay, I understand."

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

asked, "Xander, who

call and replied, "You'll know

the doorbell rang, and she got

when Xander suddenly tugged

He'll come in

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

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

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