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.”

and began

serious. If she had foregone treatment and continued her careless ways, this would become

a woman with so many

one of your patients. Please stop talking nonsense

the pillows with a

covered Laney’s mouth with his hand.

he turned to Frank and said, “Use the best

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

pay for it,” Garrett countered in a voice that brooked no

unnecessary,” Laney said, rolling

“Of course it’s necessary; you’re a woman. Not having a scar will

paused then, looking startled. Oddly enough,

snipped the thread from the last stitch, Laney made to leave the

of yourself as a superhero or something?” He pushed her back on the bed and pulled the covers over her legs. “Lie down and rest for a bit. Just because you’re all sewn up

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