The Woman From Hell

Chapter 168

"Nothing, I just burnt myself." I had not expected the pot to be so hot. I quickly faked an air of calm although searing pain was now traveling through my index finger.

He picked up my hand and took a look at it. A furious expression took over his face as he asked, "You call this nothing?"

It was only then that I saw there was a white scald wound on my index finger, accompanied by the vague smell of burnt flesh.

The expression on his face was stony as he dragged m e into the living room, found the first-aid kit, and took out the burn ointment to apply onto my finger. He blew air on my finger as he applied it. His actions were gentle, but there was an ugly expression on his face. He did not say a word throughout the entire process.

"Um, I didn’t do it on purpose. I accidentally..." I began babbling nervously when I noticed he was angry.

He looked up at me, a furious expression on his handsome face and a cold look in his eyes. "Did anyone ask you to touch it? Didn't you know I had just boiled that soup? Don't you know how much it hurts t o be burnt on a hot summer's day?"

I chuckled dryly and waved the hand with ointment o n it. "It doesn't hurt anymore now that medicine's been applied to it."

"Hmph!” He glared at me before getting up. "Stay here, and don't move."

I hurriedly nodded.

He returned to the kitchen. Soon after, three dishes and a pot of soup were served on the dining table.

reached out to grab myself some food but sheepishly retracted my hands and sat still when he glared at

to me so

myself," I said cautiously. It was just a slight burn on

voice was still chilly. It seemed

my mouth. He patiently spooned mouthful after mouthful of food into my mouth, forcing me to eat an entire plate of food

he ignored my protests and carried me over to the couch

had learned a long time ago that Theo was very good at taking care of people. If he cared about you, he would take such good care of you that you would never have to

Terrified that I would start to crave his kindness, terrified I would eventually end up losing m y sense of self because I could no

I can take care of you if you get spoiled, anyway,"

gazed at his impeccably handsome face and watched him remove the pith from the oranges

to look at me. The cold look in his eyes was gone, now replaced b y

quite handsome when you're concentrating," I said as

looks like I’ll have to give you a lesson in appreciating aesthetics. I'm so good-looking, but you

no one can tear their eyes away from you," I said

me. "Am I just handsome?” "You’re handsome

"And?"

"Handsome, talented, and rich."

"Continue!"

unparalleled and