Love Unbreakable by Bank Brook

Chapter 446

Nicole was tempted to throttle Jarrod, but she took a deep breath to fight back the urge. She grabbed a towel and wrapped it around him from behind.

But as she did, her fingers accidentally brushed against his skin. She felt his tense and tight muscles were as hot as a kiln.

Nicole ensured Jarrod was covered before she looked at him and said softly, "Go ahead. You're ready."

Jarrod glanced at her before stepping into the non-slip mat and easing into the bathtub. When he first submerged himself in the water, he felt like countless sharp needles pricked his skin.

Nicole squatted beside him, pressed his shoulder, and said solicitously, "Submerge your whole body. The water's temperature is just right. The doctor said a hot soak is good for you."

Jarrod's brows furrowed tightly. The water's temperature was just right? Damn! It was even too far from warm. It w actually almost scalding. The bathtub was filled to the brim with almost boiling water. There was not a single drop cold water mixed into it. Nicole must do it on purpose.

When Nicole saw Jarrod's efforts of suppressing his anger, she relished her moment of victory. She won this round. "Is something wrong? Are you not satisfied with the bathtub I prepared for you?" she asked in a voice dripping with sarcasm.

Teasing was a backhanded compliment, and Nicole had a gift for dishing it out. She threw Jarrod's words right back at him, leaving him dumbstruck.

Actually, Nicole didn't mix it with cold water because Jarrod was still on the road to recovery. If he soaked in cool water, his condition would only worsen. The cool water might only hinder his recovery, and she'd be stuck nursing him. It would only make her plans harder to pull off.

But she was unwilling to assist him in taking a bath, so she decided to give him a little dose of his own medicine. Anyway, it wouldn't cause him any serious harm. It would only make him feel distressed for a while. After all, how much damage could a little bit of heat truly inflict?

The heat in the large bathtub dissipated quickly, as well as their time to talk. At this moment, the water's temperature had already cooled down to only one hundred and eighty degrees Fahrenheit.

Jarrod endured it. He lay there with his eyes closed, not saying anything. His whole body had turned rosy red from the heat, but he never complained.

"Are you kidding? You personally prepared this bath for me. How can I not be satisfied?" Jarrod's voice was calm, but he was obviously enduring. His wound had a fresh scab, and it became itchy when exposed to hot water. The discomfort made him want to scratch it and tear his limb apart.

In a fit of pique, Jarrod reached out his lanky arm and yanked Nicole, who was watching the proceedings with glee, into the bathtub.

"Ah!" Nicole screamed in shock.

the bathtub overflowed from

you bastard!" Nicole roared furiously, her entire body

had already cooled down a bit. The

sit up, but was yanked down and settled onto Jarrod's lap, his arms snaking around

grasp, pinning her firmly in place. Then, he leaned closer to her ear and whispered, "Didn't you need to assist me in bathing? Just relax, okay? I promise not to behave like

made

a while to react. She said through clenched

had longed for was now in his grasp. How could he not be pleased? A contented smile crept across his

a moment, Nicole's breath caught in her throat. Jarrod's touch sent shivers down her spine. She felt

Since Nicole was drenched, her nightgown clung to her body, outlining

sight caught Jarrod's eyes, and he found it extremely attractive. Instantly, a

her voice tinged with disgust as

on

longer hurt him like before. Besides, his punishment was severe. No matter how hard she endured it, her efforts would be in vain

reluctantly grabbed a towel and snapped, "Fine!

grin. He let go of Nicole, held the

ministrations.

Nicole had to lather his hair, she could only face him because her

kept his eyes shut, saving her from

as handsome as ever. Every part of his facial features was chiseled and sharp. They were so perfect that they were difficult to ignore. But what good was a handsome face if he was a beast? He was a perfect example of the old saying. "A human's

so selfish that he imposed his dark thoughts on Nicole. If Nicole obeyed, he'd toss her a bone like

wore

hair so long that Jarrod had gotten impatient.

the murky glow of the bathroom. And Jarrod saw the undisguised hatred in Nicole's eyes. The way she looked at him, it was

as it could be, an

smirk was like a beacon of detached amusement, illuminating his lips with a mix of charm and mischief. "Well...

Nicole retorted coldly. "Do you expect me to look at you affectionately as if I'm in love with you? I'm in love with the thought of you