Chapter 138

Though Miranda had seen Elian's body before, aware he bore numerous scars, a closer examination today still took her aback.

Previously, she'd only glimpsed the scars, unable to gauge their depth. But now, inspecting them closely, she realized most were life-threatening. Just how much luck did he possess to be up and about today? Many of these wounds, had they been a millimeter deeper, or slightly more off-course, would have ended his life or left him permanently impaired. The gunshot wounds lay bare before her, unhidden and raw. "Lucky guy," she remarked coolly.

Elian's gaze fixed on her face, silent, just watching her. Miranda didn't ask where the injuries came from; she already had a pretty good guess.

"These are old wounds, but not too old for you. Some haven't fully healed and might trouble you now and then. You're still young, so with care, they can mend," she said, pulling out a small jar of ointment. "This stuff's worth its weight in gold. In a month, your scars could vanish completely."

"No need," Elian suddenly said.

Surprised, Miranda gazed up and met right his eyes, which settled on hers; they were deep and mysterious, like a still pond with hidden depths.

"Leave the scars," he murmured with a grim voice. "I don't want them gone."

paused, her hand hovering

treat the recurring injuries, leaving the scars be. For her, these external

healing. As black smoke wafted from the needle points, she removed them, observing, "You've got a lot of pent-up energy. If the tension gets too much, you

didn't think much of it. Elian

"I'm actually quite knowledgeable in men's health.

half. Elian's neck flushed crimson as he gritted out,

her teasing. "I'll write you a prescription to help tonify your kidney and eliminate the overacted

was a mix of frustration and embarrassment - not directed at her,

pulling a jacket from the sofa to cover his lap,

to care

he felt

frustrated about Miranda's abil

just by

turned and noticed Elian now covered with a

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