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…”

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

the tremor in his hands, and her

He rose to his feet. “I’ll get the

as she watched his

her

followed his figure past the bustling medics; he stood by the porthole, sunlight cutting through the glass, painting fractured shadows across the sharp lines of his profile.

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

head. He nodded politely. “Thank

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

“Lucas…” she called softly,

bedside and sat

mad at me?” Sloane tested, brushing

didn’t pull away. Meeting her eyes with a solemn look, he said,

guilt tugging at her chest. She tried to defend herself. “Conor sent word that their

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