Mission To Remarry

Lucian glanced at his empty palm, then shifted his gaze to look at the woman before him. In a hoarse voice, he asked, “When did you wake up? Why didn’t you wake me up?”

Roxanne was too focused on the task and only realized the man was awake after hearing his voice. She hesitated for a moment, then continued with what she had been doing.

“You look like you were sound asleep. Besides, I am feeling better now, so I didn’t wake you up.”

She did not spare the man a glance as she spoke.

It was worth noting that Roxanne felt as if it was like a dream when she woke up to the sight of Lucian taking a short rest while holding her hand tightly earlier.

But soon after, the memories of what happened last night while she was half-asleep came to her mind.

She knew very well it was not a dream. Lucian had indeed taken care of her for the whole night.

For a bit, Roxanne had no idea how to describe her feelings after coming to that realization.

visible signs of exhaustion on his face, she could not bear to

so tired that he was unaware

chance

she expect Lucian to wake up when she

she became a little flustered after hearing the man’s

“What are you doing?”

temples, Lucian languidly straightened his body. A slight frown marred his countenance

calm pretense as she stared at the silver needle on the acupuncture point and pulled it out. “I gave myself a

her with a

overflowing with concern, and that undoubtedly startled Roxanne slightly. Despite so, she still flashed him a smile as she turned around. “These acupuncture points aren’t too

words caused Lucian’s already dark expression

Farwell again? I took care of her the entire night.

within him. However, at the thought of how Roxanne was still unwell, he had no choice but

an instant, the whole ward plunged

Lucian’s sudden fluctuating mood. She was puzzled, yet for some reason, she dared not question him and only lowered her head to put away her silver