Thalassa saw him struggling and immediately went to take the object from his hands. "Let me handle this. You should sit down and take a break," she said.

She hadn't forgotten that Lysander's leg had only recently healed. The frequent bending and standing could overburden it. If his leg suffered any more issues, she would never forgive herself.

Thalassa reached for the ice pack that Lysander was holding, but he dodged and said firmly, "Don't move. You can't apply it properly yourself; let me do it."

With that, he gently lifted her foot and placed it on his thigh, carefully positioning the cloth-wrapped ice pack on her ankle. He was cautious, worrying the cold might be too much for her.

As soon as it touched her skin, Lysander asked with concern, "How does it feel? Too cold?"

Thalassa felt her throat tighten.

ever been so gentle with her. Her mother, though loving, was always preoccupied with her own interests, often engrossed in poker games rather

his task, applying the ice pack with such care, Thalassa felt a warmth she seldom knew. Even though she assured him it felt fine, Lysander remained cautious, not pressing the ice

the ice pack between her feet, Lysander released Thalassa's foot. "There,

muscle seized him, echoing the pain from the day before. The ice pack fell to the as he struggled

noticed his discomfort and quickly got out of bed, rushing to his aid. Seeing him wince in pain, she was

Thalassa dared not move him,

through, "Don't worry, it'll pass in a bit. Go back

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