Chapter 271
Chapter 271
“Daddy, you’re lying! Your hand is completely wrapped in thick bandages, and there’s blood seeping out–how can you say you’re fine? Adam puffed up his cheeks and put on his fiercest expression. “If you keep being stubborn, I’ll tell Mommy!”
Yosef smirked and intentionally taunted Adam, “Do you think I’m afraid?”
Adam huffed in frustration and turned to call for Skylar, but before he could make a sound, Yosef’s hand came down firmly over his mouth, sealing it shut. “Mommy is exhausted and still sleeping. Let her rest–don’t wake her up.”
Adam nodded in agreement. Yosef held him a moment longer and asked, “Can you promise not to wake Mommy up?”
Adam, unable to speak, nodded in agreement, letting out a few muffled sounds. Yosef finally released his grip, pulling his hand away from
Adam’s mouth.
Adam’s eyes widened in concern as he noticed fresh blood seeping through Yosef’s bandaged palm. “Daddy, did your wound reopen?”
Yosef dismissed it with a wave. “It’s nothing. I’ll handle it later.”
“How much longer are you planning to wait?” Skylar interjected, having overheard every word of their conversation..
Hearing Yosef brush it off again, Skylar snapped, “If you’re so determined to ruin that hand, go ahead! Don’t even think about using the medicine–save it for someone who cares.”
Yosef kept quiet and sat still. Fortunately, in this digital age, Skylar could quickly order wound care supplies online.
Skylar gently unwrapped the bandages from Yosef’s hand, layer by layer, each one more soaked in blood than the last. The innermost layer of gauze was drenched with blood, and as it dried, it stuck stubbornly to Yosef’s injury.
Skylar didn’t dare to move; if she pulled it off, it would tear the wound. With great care, Skylar used an antiseptic–soaked cotton swab to gently loosen the gauze from Yosef’s wound, bit by bit.
After considerable effort, she finally managed to remove the stubborn, blood–soaked gauze. Skylar quickly cleaned the bloodstains, applied the medication, and expertly wrapped the bandage.
Skylar’s face remained tense throughout, her displeasure clear. To lighten the atmosphere, Yosef raised his bandaged hand with a playful grin and said, “Skylar, this is the best bandage ever!”
Skylar gave him a skeptical look and said, “Could you tone it down a bit?”
Like a chastened child, Yosef quietly pulled back his hand and fell silent. Skylar realized she may have become a bit too emotional. Pressing her lips together, she murmured, “I’m sorry about that. As a doctor, I find it hard to watch people neglect their health like this.”
Another reason was that, after all, he got hurt because of her. Deep down, she only wanted his wound to heal quickly. If his wound could heal, perhaps then she could stop feeling so guilty, and stop being weak with Yosef time and again.
Yosef smiled gently. “I understand. I’ll be careful with it over the next few days. However, there are a few things I might need help with,” he sighed, as if trying to explain. “My left hand isn’t very dexterous, and now my right hand…”
Skylar interjected, “If you need anything, just let me know. That way, you won’t have to rely so much on your right hand–it’ll help your wound heal more quickly.”
Yosef’s lips curled into a faint, barely noticeable smile. A little embarrassed, he spoke softly, “Thank you for your trouble.”
Ever since Skylar spoke those words, the usually composed and detached CEO became completely vulnerable, seeking her assistance with
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Chapter 271
every little task. “Skylar, could you help me with these buttons?” Yosef called out as he emerged from the bathroom, his pajama top completely unbuttoned. His sculpted chest, chiseled abs, and perfect V–cut were obvious.
Skylar forced himself to remain composed as he buttoned up his shirt with deliberate seriousness. Her fingers brushed against his abs with each button she fastened, and her ears began to burn uncontrollably. Despite his efforts to appear calm, Skylar’s flaming red ears betrayed his state of fluster.
‘Seriously? He has plenty of T–shirts without buttons, so why is he wearing a button–up? He must be doing this on purpose, right?” Skylar thought as she lifted her eyes to meet Yosef’s deep, mesmerizing gaze.
AD
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