Seeing that Gareth did not speak, Elisa continued, "Gareth, I don't like to keep repeating the same matter. I'll change your bandages now."

She stood up as she said that.

Then, she unwrapped the bandages on Gareth's wound and discovered the stitched wound was red, swollen, and irritated.

She applied the herbal ointment she formulated on it.

The herbs were potent and stung when applied to the skin. Unexpectedly, Gareth only frowned and did not make a sound.

Elisa was impressed with his pain tolerance.

Previously, Gareth had undergone surgery and was unconscious when she bandaged him. However, he was wide awake this time.

Elisa's hand moved to his back as she bandaged him.

They were so close that Elisa could smell a light medicinal scent mixed with his pheromone. She could also hear his relaxed heartbeat.

Elisa held her breath.

It was her first time being this close to him since their divorce.

"Liz."

suddenly called her by her

raised her eyebrows, unsure

apple trembled as he struggled to form words. All he

"Done."

stand up. Unexpectedly, her waist bumped against Gareth's arm, causing her to lose balance and fall into his

are… are you

remembered Gareth was injured and immediately tried to

Gareth shook his head.

The atmosphere between them…

but did not

end, it was Elisa who spoke first. "What food do you feel like having? I'll prepare it for

food

would not

shook his head

The atmosphere turned silent.

confused about what to say, Gareth broke the silence. "Are you sure you don't want

focused his gaze on her as he

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