Chapter 199

Jamie started toward the pantry. “What would you like to live, Miss Jones? Tea? Coffee? Or perhaps milk and juice?”

“Coffee will be good.”

“Got it.”

As he prepared my drink, I rubbed my forehead.

To my dismay, I could feel the swelling! I quickly tried to cover it with my bangs.

Jamie brought two cups of coffee over. “These coffee beans were gifts from a friend from Oz. Have a taste.”

“Thanks!”

I took a sip.

Before I could even savor it, Jamie suddenly asked, “Miss Jones, is your forehead alright? I think it’s… swollen…

I gulped down the coffee and tried to cover my forehead with my hair. “Oh! It’s, uh, nothing! I just bumped into something, haha.”

“It’ll recover faster if you put some ice on it,” he said, heading toward the fridge.

rarely stayed in his office for long, but it was well–equipped regardless. The pantry, fridge, lounge, and bathroom were

looking for a clean towel to wrap it in. I told him he didn’t

It

something bad had happened since I hadn’t replied to his message. I should answer before he

I answered quietly.

didn’t reply to me, so I was worried that you might have fainted.” Soren’s voice was

Just a little tap. My head’s pretty tough,” I replied.

is harder–human flesh

lip in silence.

“Is it swollen?”

just a little

were still on the phone, Jamie returned with a wrapped ice pack. He silently handed it to me, urg to hold

a quiet thank you.

Soren asked, “Is there someone else there?”

also working

Chapter 199

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work? Maybe you should rest after injuring your

it’s really nothing! Thanks for your concern,

know how to

too–because he fell silent.

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