In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Shawn was very practiced with his movements. He disinfected the area, then sprayed some medicine on.

He rubbed his hands to warm them and began to massage her ankle. His movements were gentle and slow.

Grace could feel the pain in her ankle receding quickly.

"You're very experienced. Have you ever learned professionally?"

Her legs were slender and fair, and slightly reddened from the sprain. Shawn concentrated on his actions, and did not let his gaze linger.

"Yes, I've studied this. I often got injured because of my job, and after some time, I became almost as good as a doctor."

He was still wearing a mask and baseball cap at this hour, and the only thing she could see were a pair of gentle eyes. Grace was curious. "What did you do before? Why did you get injured so often?"

Shawn's movements paused. "I don't have a good education, so I mostly did physical labor."

Grace was startled, and suddenly felt that she shouldn't have asked. "I'm sorry, I didn't do it on purpose. I had no idea."

Shawn suppressed a grin at how flustered she was. "It's okay. It's nothing that can't be said."

His hands were calloused, unlike Xander's smooth, clean fingers. It was clear that he had done physical labor in the past.

"Isn't the tea house closed at this hour?" She was trying her best to find something to talk about.

stand. But it can't be helped. All the guests want to get a photo at the

a teasing note in his

her eyes curved into

made a bet with Xander that your tea house would definitely be crowded with people!

slowed unconsciously when he heard her.

tea house wouldn't have many patrons.

was doing completely, and seemed dazed for

weren't betting

you have an eye for such things. I'm

on

swelling will

It'll probably

days for it to

doctor." Grace thought for a moment before she said, "If I win, then let's split the

What

However, Xander's things are

knees as she spoke. She looked

and saw that she was completely immersed in the honeymoon period of her romance. SJust like a little

you very happy in this relationship?" He blurted

I'm happy. Oh right, I haven't told him that I'd reached yet. I've

tapped on it,