But before she could, she felt Theodore’s strong arms wrap around her, holding her close and protectively cradling her head and back as they fell on the carpet.

Theodore leaned into her, the weight of his body pressing down on her. “Damn it! I can’t feel my legs,” he said deliberately, his warm breath tickling her ear as he took in her sweet scent.

Ariana’s cheeks were ablaze with color as she felt Theodore’s body close to hers.

The warmth of the moment consumed her and she was unable to meet his gaze, instead opting to fix her eyes upon his collar.

With a shy push to his shoulders, she whispered, “Please, get up.”

“Don’t move,” he said through gritted teeth, sweat rolling down his forehead.

Ariana’s heart sank as she saw Theodore writhing in pain.

concern, “What’s wrong? Did

nod. The truth was, his pain was genuine. The brutal impact from the crash had caused a deep-seated fracture in his leg, and the sudden jolt

concern, Theodore refused to let Ariana get a closer look at his

placed a protective hand on Ariana’s arm, preventing her from getting any closer. “You were so frightened during

I was, yet you still push yourself too hard,” she reprimanded him gently. “Physiotherapy takes

he said, “I promise, I won’t do it

by Theodore’s uncharacteristic

let it stop

to stand on your feet early so that you can uncover my secret. The process of physiotherapy can’t be rushed.

with worry for him, and listened to her every word. Overwhelmed by her love and care

as Theodore’s

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