Chapter 209

Ian's expression darkened when he heard that. "Do you not want to apply the ointment because you want Grandma to notice something's wrong?"

Sage was rendered speechless. Forget it. She shouldn't neglect her health. Besides, she could smell the ointment emanating from him. This meant that he had already applied it, so he was probably more experienced than Wanda in this regard.

Sage settled back into the chair and pulled her loungewear back a tad. "Please help me apply the ointment like this."

Even though he seemed uninterested, there was no telling whether he would suddenly get in the mood. Hence, sitting was the safer option.

Ian didn't seem to mind. He walked up to her and warmed the ointment in his hands before applying it to her shoulders.

Sage couldn't help but wince in pain as his warm palm touched her wound. However, Ian applied steady pressure and massaged her shoulder. It hurt, but the cooling sensation of the ointment and the warmth of his hands made her feel oddly satisf