Chapter 625:

“Huh? Oh, that!”

Only then did Eric remember the minor injury, brushing it off with an easy shrug. “It’s just a scratch. Nothing to worry about.” He grabbed a tissue, dabbing at the blood as if that was enough.

Hadley’s frown deepened. “At least disinfect it and put on a Band-Aid.”

Eric sighed dramatically. “But I can’t see it.” Then, with a small smirk, he leaned slightly toward her. “How about you help me out?”

Hadley hesitated for a moment before exhaling.

With a small nod, she agreed.

Eric had saved her again today. If not for his relentless pursuit, she might have fallen victim to Astrid’s schemes.

With her approval, he eagerly retrieved the first aid kit, as if tending…

Tending to his wound suddenly became the most important thing in the world. The cut on his forehead wasn’t deep—just a quick swab of iodine and a bandage, and it was done.

“All set.”

barely took

lightly against the bandage before flashing her an amused grin. “Not

Hadley blinked.

Seriously?

he was the coldest, most ruthless man she had ever known. Other times,

𝓵𝖆𝓉𝓔𝓢𝓣 ςհ𝓪ρ𝓽𝖊𝗋𝓈 𝗀𝖺Ⱡn𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝓈․ⅽ𝗼𝗺

was the

nurse

his fingers lingering for a

rest, and if you need anything, just tell them. Don’t push yourself.” He hesitated before adding, “I’ll probably be late tonight—don’t wait up for

“Okay, I got it.”

as he finally turned

her shoulder injury, Eric didn’t want Hadley returning to

however, quickly reassured him. “The troupe isn’t performing right now. I’m just supervising the trainees’ practice sessions—it

you promise me you

“I promise.”

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