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

kit, took out the tools, and carefully tended to his wound. Her actions were gentle, each one done with

been caused by a sharp

furrowed. She sensed that the injury was unusual, and the thought

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he was reluctant to say more, she didn't press further. "Be

and put on some ointment, carefully

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

"Okay, I understand."

to make a phone call. "Come to

curious and asked, "Xander, who are

and replied,

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

hadn't walked far when Xander suddenly tugged on her

okay. He'll come

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

never met before. He wore a grave expression, and his face was hard to