Chapter 45
The cold water mickled down Lionel’s abdomen making his body tense up instantly. Just as he was about to stop Simone, she pulled her hand back fest, leaving him with a strange, indescribable sense of loss
Come with me to the back kitchen Simone said. She dragged Lionel along without giving him a chance to protest.
“Quick, rinse the burn under water, Simone instructed as she turned on the faucet and guided his arm under the running water. She waited until enough time had passed before gently pulling his hand back.
1 noticed a burn on your abdomen. Not sure if there’s more further down. Simone said seriously as the lightly tapped the injured spot with her fingertip
Lionel’s face turned bright red in an instant, his thoughts spiraling into chaos. He stammered, “No, it’s fine. I didn’t get burned there. I’ll take care of it myself”
Seeing Simone remain calm and composed. Lionel silently berated himself for being ridiculous. Scratching his head awkwardly, he muttered, “Can You wait outvide for a bit?” –
Simone found Lionel’s behavior a little odd. She thought he was acting differently from his usual self, even kind of cute. She didn’t overthink it and promptly left the kitchen
Now alone in the kitchen, Lionel quickly rinsed the burn on his abdomen with some water. After finishing, he didn’t step out immediately. Instead. hir waited until the redness on his ears had completely faded before walking out with a composed expression
At this moment, Lionel reverted to his usual gentle yet distant demeanor, the kind that kept people at arm’s length.
“Come with me to the hospital, Simone said firmly as she walked up to Lionel, grabbing his hand without hesitation.
Lionel felt the soft touch and paused, momentarily caught off guard. But then he reminded himself that Simone was just a kid, so he didn’t stop her He said. I still got work to finish.
“Work” Seriously! Go to the hospital first, Simone shot back, tugging at him with all her might. But Lionel’s strength was undeniable, and no matter how hard she pulled, he didn’t budge an inch
“Stop
messing around.” Lionel said with a chuckle, rusting her hair lightly.
Simone ler out an exasperated soort, her irritation bubbling over. She said, “Messing around? You’re ridiculous. You’re burned to this extent and still worried about work! Can you be a little more sensible!”
Her voice rose, her usual calm demeanor cracking under the weight of his stubbornness. She clenched her teeth, reminding herself that Lionel would one day rule the business world. She couldn’t afford to lose her temper now.
“Are you seriously lecuring me? Lionel asked, his eyes widening in surprise. It was the first time someone had called him out for being unreasonable, and it was coming from a girl
Simone shot hum a sharp glare and snapped, “You deserve it!”
For the first time, Lionel saw a hint of anger on Simone’s face. He was taken aback. Hesitantly, he asked, “Are you angry?”
“Come with me” Simone said in a low, steady voice, her tone devoid of any emotion. She had run out of patience. Without waiting for his response, she turned and walked out. She decided that if Lionel didn’t follow, she wouldn’t bother with him anymore
In the end. Lionel gave in. He didn’t know why, but every time he was around Simone, he found himself doing things that went against his usual. Jagr
The last time was only their third encounter, yet when he saw her feeling down, he inexplicably took time off work to accompany her. And now seeing hier angry expression, he felt a strange sense of panic. Ultimately, be followed her out.
Taonel couldn’t help but chuckle at how absurd he must have looked, considering he had only met a handful of times with Simone.
Hearing the muffled laughter behind her, Simone stopped in her tracks and turned around She asked, “What’s so funny?”
“You’re kind of cute when you’re mad, Lionel said, his mood inexplicably lifting as he looked at Simone
“I’m not mad,” Simone shot back. Thanking about how she had just acted, a flicker of guilt crossed her face, and her voice softened noticeably. Lionel teased her, “Really! You almost scared me to deaths*
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Chapter 45
Simone, taking his words seriously, felt a litle embarrassed. But after a moment’s thought, she decided she wasn’t in the wrong and shifted the Hume onto hum She said, “I don’t usually act like that. You were just being so ammoying carlier.”
“Alright, it’s all my fault.” Lionel said. Somehow, the burns on his arm and abdomen didn’t seem to hurt as much anymore.
The mo of them quickly arrived at the hospital
The female doctor immediately noticed the redness on Lionel’s art. She asked, “Is this a burn?”
Simone nodded and casually named a specific burn ointment.
The doctor quickly retrieved the ointment and gave Simone an impressed look. She said, “You sure know a lot about this stuff. This burn ointment is something we import at a high cost. It works wonders, and you won’t find it in other pharmacies.”
simone shrugged lightly. “I just heard about it from someone,” she said. Inwardly, she thought, “Of course it works. It’s from my company
Before leaving the female doctor called out to Simone again, Simone turned back, meeting the doctor’s kind gaze,
The doctor said. “Careful, sweetie, that ointment stings. Be gentle when you’re putting it on your boyfriend.”
At the word “boyfriend, Lionel’s ears turned red. He opened his mouth to explain, but Simone beat him to it. “He’s not my boyfriend,” Simone said coolly, her expression steady, as if she’d rehearsed the line a hundred times.
Lionel pressed his lips together, a fleeting trace of disappointment flashing through his eyes.
The doctor quickly apologized. “My mistake. I’m so sorry. She frowned slightly, as if genuinely surprised that such a strikingly handsome pair weren’t a couple. Her expression even carried a hint of regret.
After purchasing the oinment. Simone tugged Lionel out of the hospital. Once outside, they walked in silence, neither bringing up the doctor’s misunderstanding
The two walked for a while before finding a quiet be
Simone sand. This might sting a little, try to
arch
bench to sit on. Simone hadn’t forgotten abour Lionel’s injury and gently pulled his arm closer.
to bear with it. She squeezed some ointment onto her fingertips and carefully dabbed it onto the burned
Lionel gried his teeth, doing his best to endure the sharp sting. He hadn’t expected the ointment to hurt this much, and a few muffled groans escaped despite his efforts to stay silent. After what felt like an eternity, Simone finally finished treating his arm,
“Lif your shirt, Simone said. Her gaze dropped to his abdomen before flicking back up to meet his eyes, as if seeking his permission.
Lionel felt his heart skip a beat under her gaze, and he awkwardly looked away. Yet, he obediently pulled up his shirt.
Earlier, Simone hadn’t had the chance to notice, but now the lean, defined lines of his muscles were impossible to ignore. Lionel always seemed slender in clothes, but underneath was a body that was unexpectedly strong and undeniably attractive.
Simone felt her checks thugh. She quickly dubbed the ointment on and tugged his shirt back down.
