Chapter 122

"Can anybody really help me with this?" Millie wondered.

Pierce helped her into the bathroom and started to pull down her pants.

"No, no, you don't need to do that!" Millie said, feeling embarrassed.

"Your cut is on your lower stomach. Bending over will hurt. Let me help you. Besides, given what we've been through, there's no need to be shy," Pierce said with a slight smile.

Even though Pierce was right—they had been through so much together, from him helping her after she lost her virginity to her assisting him with his needs—Millie still felt a deep sense of shame.

"If you're embarrassed, just close your eyes. Remember, you helped me when I was hurt," Pierce said gently.

"I… I'll do it myself," Millie said, trying to be independent despite the pain.

Her face was bright red with embarrassment. Even though she kept telling Pierce to leave, he wouldn't budge.

"I can't leave. What if you fall and hurt yourself?"

Millie was frustrated and finally gave up.

Pierce smirked as he