My Weak Wife Is a Real Goddess

Chapter 54

Needless to say, they were someone sent by Madam Collins.

Lucille stayed quiet.

Her whole body was stiff, and they stayed in that position for a few seconds.

She could hear his strong heartbeat, and the faint scent of herbs on his body lingered around the tip of her

nose.

Although he was a sick man, his figure was really too good. He was tall with a straight back, and his body was well-proportioned. Even through his clothes, she could tell how strong he was. Lucille could not help but wonder if the rumors about him being sick were true.

It didn't seem like it.

While she was lost in thought, she heard his clear and pleasant voice coming from above her. He asked, "That person has left. Do you still want to stay in this position?"

When Lucille came back to her senses, she realized that he had already moved his hand away. He was gentlemanly and polite, with a hint of indifference.

She immediately stepped back and realized that there was a jolt of pain in her ankle when she stood up straight.

Looking down, she saw a few red marks.

must have gotten scratched by the broken wooden board when she stepped on it. Fortunately, there was only a little blood, so

big deal and wasn't planning on

say anything, Joseph

particularly stood

"Come with me."

Lucille's wrist and led

bowed and said in a shaky voice, "M-Mr. Joseph, it really has nothing to do with us. We check and perform maintenance every day. For some reason, today, it just...” That wooden bridge had always been sturdy. There was no one who could trip just by

the one who had tripped that day, she would probably have fallen

way it could be

even turn his head. His eyes were filled with coldness as he ordered,

Collins family was a well-known family with a hundred years of complicated history. There was definitely more going on

returned to the

servants to bring her a first-aid kit. Then, he told her, "Lift your

the couch and motioned for her to put her

shook her head. "There's no need. It's just

were, she

not that

that,

Lucille felt a little uncomfortable under his

a fuss." Joseph moved a step closer to her. He stared into her eyes and slowly uttered, "How

Lucille was stunned.