Chapter 289 Caring for Leo

Elise, knowing the place like the back of her hand, darted to the back of the living room and grabbed the first aid kit from the cabinet. She dug through it for a bit and found the burn ointment.

She quickly unscrewed the cap, squeezed some ointment onto a cotton swab, and gently dabbed it on Derek's burn.

Everyone in the room was stunned, but no one said a word; they just watched her every move in silence.

Once she finished treating the wound, Elise's tense expression softened. She looked up at Derek with a gentle gaze. "It's not a bad burn; it'll heal in a few days."

The servant next to her was on the verge of tears, standing there with her head down, her voice shaking. "Mr. Derek Winters, I'm so sorry, it's all my fault. I'll accept any punishment."

Elise stood up, looked at the servant with a kind expression, and spoke softly, without a hint of anger, "It's okay, Zaria. You've been with the Winters Family for so many years; mistakes happen. Just clean up."

Elise's tone and demeanor were so much like the lady of the house that it shocked Zaria Martin. She looked at Elise in disbelief, thinking, 'Why does she act so much like Cordelia? And how does she know my name and that I've been with the Winters Family for years?'

Zaria stared at Elise. "You are..."

Before she could finish, Derek's deep voice cut in. "She's my guest. Just clean up."

Leonard, who had been standing in the back, watched everything. He saw how calmly Elise handled the situation and how familiar she seemed with the house. She even seemed to know everyone there well.

before? In what capacity? Why does Derek know nothing about her past? What am I missing here?' Leonard's eyes kept flicking between Elise and Derek, trying to piece it all

knew about his background, the Winters Family must have

he still had his reservations about the whole Winters Family. He hadn't forgiven Derek

voice was gentle. "Mrs.

well up a bit. She took his hand and said, "I heard from Joyce that you like mac and cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, and tomato soup. I've made them all for you. Eat

bit hoarse. "Thank you for

handed it to him. With a loving expression, she said, "These

treats. He hadn't had them in years. Seeing them again brought a mix

took a donut from the plate, and bit into it. The sweet taste made

a hand reached

accidentally burned her hand while making them. You should eat a few more to show your appreciation." Leonard immediately glanced at Aurora's hand and noticed a band-aid on her finger. He smiled slightly.

of reading with others and spread the word. The next chapter is just a visit away! Seeing him warm up a

quickly picked up the plate and handed it to Leonard, grinning. "Let's go

leave, Sebastian's voice came from behind. "Joyce, you can only have one. Your blood sugar was close to the limit during your last prenatal checkup. You need to watch it." Sebastian walked over, gently rubbing Joyce's waist, looking at her with concern. "You've been busy since early morning. You must be tired. Go rest for a

"Can I have some

"No."

hear the doctor say that keeping a pregnant woman happy is the most important thing?" Joyce earnestly tried to justify

and

and then walked over to the table by the balcony. They sipped coffee, basked in the sunlight, and

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