The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 398 I’m Totally Not Mad

Chapter 398 I’m Totally Not Mad

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Only then did Lucas’ tense shoulders relax a fraction, though his arms around Sloane refused to let go.

He asked again, “Are you absolutely sure she’s all right? Shouldn’t we run a few more tests?”

The doctor gave a firm nod. “Mr. Hawthorne, Dr. Rivers is truly fine. If there’s anything of concern, it’s that her body is extremely weak; she’ll need careful recovery afterward.”

At that, he seemed to recall something, paused briefly, then added, “But once Dr. Rivers wakes, she’ll be capable of managing that herself.”

Lucas sat at her bedside, watching as the pallor faded from her face and color slowly returned. Her lashes fluttered gently before her eyes finally opened.

“You’re awake at last?” Lucas’ voice was impossibly tender; his fingers brushed lightly against her cheek.

Sloane blinked, the corners of her mouth lifting faintly. “Lucas…”

gaze, until they condensed into a single quiet sigh. He lowered his head, resting his forehead against hers. “You

hands,

He rose to his feet.

as she watched his retreating

surrounding her

bustling medics; he stood by the porthole, sunlight cutting through the glass, painting fractured shadows across the sharp lines of his profile. His peach-blossom eyes-always

is recovering well,” the lead medic announced, setting aside his stethoscope. “She’s only weak; she’ll need plenty of

Lucas lift his head. He nodded politely.

departed, silence settled over the cabin. Lucas remained where he was, making no move

“Lucas…” she called softly,

to her bedside and sat down, though he still

tested, brushing her fingers against

away. Meeting her eyes with a

lip, guilt tugging at her chest. She tried to defend

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