My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 176

“And after you eat it, you’d better stay at home and rest, not going anywhere, especially on any long trips.”

Xanthea emphasized the words “long trips to gauge his reaction. “Got it? I’ll be keeping an eye on you these days, so don’t even think about skipping town!”

Orion’s eyes, which had just dimmed, suddenly sparkled again at her words. “You’ll be coming over these days?”

“Yes, your illness is because of me, uh, no, that’s not right. I misunderstood you before, and I feel guilty about it, so I want to make it up to you if that’s okay?”

“That’s fine, I’ll wait for you.”

A ripple of a smile crossed Orion’s lips as he took his medicine with water.

Xanthea was stunned to see him so readily give up his international trip. She had thought him, a CEO known for his decisive and unyielding nature, would never entertain her unreasonable request. Yet, here he was, agreeing so easily

Such a good boy-

Watching him obediently take his medicine, Xanthea had her eyes narrowed slightly with affection. She was tempted to stroke his hair and see if it was as soft and gentle as his demeanor now suggested.

might make you sleepy, you should head

“Okay”

to fetch the remote to unlock the parental controls for her, when he saw her heading straight for the bedroom, grasping

waiting for? Come on

at the door, warmly inviting him into the

“You.”

to keep you

“What?”

with a flicker of intense emotion visible in

the matter, oh

have been misconstrued, Xanthea flushed red on

with you, so you can fall asleep looking at me. Not that kind of company–what

impression that just seeing her would make him

“Come on ins

be mocking her, was her tomboy image so

bedroom, Xanthea pulled the curtains closed, then tumed to look at the man lying on the bed, and quietly pulled a blanket

her tomboy instincts were somewhat stirred. She licked her lips and murmured

l like it,