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…”

a single quiet sigh. He lowered

the tremor in his hands, and her heart

said nothing. He rose to his feet. “I’ll get

as she watched his retreating

surrounding her as they

by the porthole, sunlight cutting through the glass, painting fractured shadows across the sharp lines of his profile. His peach-blossom eyes-always smiling in calmer days-were lowered

is recovering well,” the lead medic announced, setting aside his stethoscope. “She’s only

then did Lucas lift his head. He nodded politely. “Thank you for your

silence settled over the cabin. Lucas remained where

“Lucas…” she called softly,

back to her bedside and sat down, though he still said

Sloane tested, brushing her fingers

eyes with a solemn look, he

chest. She tried to defend herself. “Conor sent word

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