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."

His eyes were fixed on her as they sat

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 extent of

it had been caused

unusual, and the thought nagged her. "Xander,

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

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

to her nervousness, her forehead was already covered in fine sweat. "This wound needs to be dressed regularly so it

"Okay, I understand."

away, Xander took the opportunity to make a phone call. "Come to my place in five

asked,

and replied,

Not long after, the doorbell rang, and she got up. "I'll open the

Xander suddenly

okay. He'll come in by

and then the door opened. Heavy footsteps

met before. He wore a grave expression, and his