Chapter 327

Under Madeline's scrutinizing gaze, Gavin sighed helplessly. Thurt my back a bit, but it's just a flesh wound-nothing major."

If something happened, why didn't you tell me? Madeline frowned. "Let me see it."

He replied. "It's not pretty-looks kinda bloody. Didn't think you'd want to see

"Why would I care about that? You're hurt; there's nothing to dislike about that. Everyone has their bad days, Madeline insisted. "If you really don't want to upset me, let me see.

Gavin reluctantly let her into the bathroom. As he removed his shirt, exposing his back, he felt her warm, gentle hands carefully removing the bandages

"How did this happen? This is beyond just a scratch-I can see bone." Madeline's nose tingled as her throat tightened with emotion, her voice slightly shaky.

"You're this injured and still managed to cook all afternoon for me? And drove out of town to get mushrooms too?" She exclaimed, "Gavin, are you even taking care of yourself?" Through the mirror, Gavin saw her teary eyes, reminiscent of a little rabbit's. His heart softened. "Maddie, it's really not that bad. You know I've had worse in the Phantom Organization.

"It's been almost five years since we've had an extremely dangerous mission in Phantom Organization, so injuries have been rare. This was just a fluke-my own doing. No one else to blame." Madeline didn't respond, feeling a bit upset. She wondered, Injured like this and not a word to me? If I hadn't noticed, he would've just healed in silence under the same roof?

'Aren't we supposed to support each other? Does it mean I always have to live carefree under their protection?"

She said, "Gavvy, if you hide things from me again, I'll really get mad and leave you be."

I just didn't want you worried this time-it was complicated even though it's

wound. She carefully removed the bandages. disinfected the injury with saline, and gently patted it dry with

Once finished, Madeline sighed. "Don't put your shirt

sure you sleep on your stomach tonight. A wound

physique being so irresistible, if I stroll around shirtless

"Is that really

backless shirt that Madeline had cut for him.

it's perfect. No worries about me seeing too much

like any young man should be careful

Going shirtless sounded much better to him now. Being young and all, maybe if

episode of The Honor. She turned on the

many. With that in mind, Madeline relaxed

premiere of her shows when she preferred to watch and reflect alone. Gavin headed back to his room, sprawled on his bed with a tablet. "The Honor, huh? Let's see. If Maddie's screen time is low, maybe I'll have to bribe the producers. Can't

long-about an hour and twenty minutes, like a full-length movie. The content was a bit scattered, but the views were sky-high. It was the

cars amidst a

arranged by his company. and his manager advised him. Perform well here. If you get eliminated, I'll come get you." Lucas replied confidently, "Don't worry. I'm great

your gaming fails already, the manager muttered before

self-assured. Walking with his assistant, someone greeted him

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