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Chapter 79

Author: Carefree
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56
Around midday, as Caleb contemplated an excuse to visit Ember, she unexpectedly arrived to tend to his injury.

"It's time for a dressing change," she announced flatly, treating him like any other patient.

She approached him to gently remove the bandages, her focus entirely on the task despite the sunlight casting a warm glow on her face.

A ray of sunlight that entered through the window illuminated Ember's face. However, her mind was totally on the work at hand.

For a brief moment, Caleb was enamored with her attractive features. If Ember permitted it, he wished he could lean in and kiss her.

"Ouch!"

A sharp pain brought him back to the present as Ember tended to his wound.

"It's going to hurt a little, but you have to bear with it," Ember replied, her gaze fixed on the wound, addressing Caleb as if he were just another patient.

She moved fast and efficiently to change the dressing.

"I'll arrange for your lunch to be brought here. I have other patients to look after. Be carefu
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