q“I hurt my face, and the scar hasn't gone away. I don't want to frighten you with my ugliness.”

Francesca then came up with a great excuse. “It's all your fault. You crashed into me and ruined my face, but you didn't compensate me very much.”

Upon hearing the woman bring up money matters again, Danrique immediately lost interest in the subject. He didn't even want to know what she could be scheming.

I'm not going to bother looking into something like this - or someone like her.

Thus, he ate a little before turning his attention to the medication.

From the scent alone, he knew the concoction was bitter and frowned deeply while holding the bowl.

“Chug it down. Good luck!”

Despite not looking at him, Francesca knew he was hesitating.

She was currently swiping some of the food with her back facing him. While eating, she kept one hand hovered over her chin to be able to pull her mask up at any time.

Danrique took a deep breath and closed his eyes. Then, he downed the entire bowl of medication in one fell swoop.

The man nearly threw up after swallowing some of the liquid, but he subconsciously did what Francesca had done to him before - covering his own mouth and continuing to swallow every drop of the concoction.

with a piece of tissue

piece of candy

her mask on

you still doing here?” he asked upon

become feverish again?” Francesca

out,

hurriedly walked in. “Yes,

“You're on night watch.”

Sir.” Sean cast Francesca a glance before standing next to his

was only thinking of using this chance to grab the necklace, but this man is way

be making sure I don't steal

sure I don't take advantage of him

fumed at the thought of this, and she glared at the

again, Dr. Felch?”

telling.” Knowing that she was unable to do anything tonight, Francesca got up to leave. “Watch over him. Call me if

shook his head in contempt as he watched her leave. She really was trying to hit

and was about to blow-dry her hair when

here to serve you your dinner,” greeted Robin with a smile as

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