Laney shivered ever so slightly under Frank’s scolding.

It wasn’t like he was roaring at her in fury; if anything, he sounded frustrating.

But the look of reproach and disappointment in his eyes were somehow more ominous than outright anger. There was a quality to his gaze that made people feel vulnerable, as though he had the power to read their thoughts.

Like a petulant child who had been caught red-handed, Laney ducked her head. “It was getting dangerous,” she insisted. “Garrett was about to get seriously hurt. I couldn’t just stand by and do nothing. I may be small and injured, but I’m certainly a better fighter compared to a young master who’s been sheltered all his life.”

She didn’t hold back on her words at all.

Garrett winced and ran a hand over his face, confused yet again on whether he should laugh or cry.

He was learning quickly that he was no match for this tiny woman, especially when it came to clever banter. At least in this regard, he was willing to concede to Laney. Besides, she was indeed, like she said, a better fighter.

He glanced down at Laney, noting how pale she was. Garrett reached out and patted the other man’s shoulder. “What happened, happened, Frank. It’s all in the past now. Just deal with her wound instead of berating her about the incident.”

heaved a long sigh and began to stitch

was actually quite serious. If she had foregone treatment and continued her careless ways, this would

woman with so

your patients. Please

against the pillows with a sullen expression, clearly annoyed by

over and covered Laney’s mouth with his

said, “Use the best

away. “Forget it; that’s too expensive. I’m fine with

in a voice that brooked

totally unnecessary,” Laney said, rolling

her open wound. “Of course it’s necessary;

looking startled. Oddly enough, she didn’t make any further

stitch, Laney made to leave

He pushed her back on the bed and pulled the covers over her legs. “Lie

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