Chapter 540:


    She then began to unwrap the bandage covering his wound, taking care not to cause him any pain. She disinfected the wound before gently applying ointment.


    At one point, her touch seemed to have identally brushed his wound, and she saw his chest muscles jerk in response. A faint crease appeared on his brow, indicating a sh of pain.


    “Dn?” Christina’s voice was quiet and gentle.


    Worried that keeping up the act would make Christina suspicious, Dn slowly let his eyes flutter open as if he had just regained consciousness. “I…” His thickshes trembled, and the stern edge usually in his gaze softened, leaving him looking almost vulnerable.


    Dn made an attempt to sit up, but Christina kept him pressed to the bed. “Just stay put and rest. I’ll take care of your wound and change the bandages. Your old injuries are still healing, and with exhaustion, drinking, and new wounds, it’s no wonder you copsed…”


    Fatigue tugged at Dn’s features as he gazed at Christina. “I’m sorry for troubling you at such an hour.”


    A gentle scolding slipped from Christina as she dabbed at his injuries. “You really should be. You’re supposed to stay away from alcohol until you’ve fully recovered. Did that ever cross your mind when you drank?”


    A feeble cough escaped Dn, meant more for effect than from any real ailment.


    Concern clouded Christina’s face. “Does something hurt? Let me check,” she said, leaning in, unable to hide her worry.


    Truthfully, there wasn’t much wrong—Dn just hadn’t given himself a real breaktely.


    “Really, it’s nothing,” Dn replied, his voice raspy enough to make his weakness convincing. “Just swallowed the wrong way.”


    “You’ve been pushing yourself too hardtely. What you need is proper rest and a more manageable routine. It’s not advisable to work both day and night and still go out drinking afterward.” The sharpness in Christina’s voice faded, reced by gentler concern.


    Whenever Christina thought back, she remembered Dn as someone who kept his distance from everyone, alwaysposed and unyielding. He never showed any hint of vulnerability. But right now, he seemed gentle and harmless, as if all his usual defenses had disappeared. The sight made her want to protect him.


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    “I am sorry. I should not have done that.” Dn’s tired eyes lifted to meet hers. Hisshes quivered, his eyes rimmed with red, making him look so defenseless and pitiful.


    The sight took Christina by surprise, and for a second, she wondered if her eyes were ying tricks on her. She quickly blinked, but his fragile look remained. Never before had she seen Dn with such an expression on his face. His eyes, open and unguarded, seemed to pull at something deep inside her.


    Christina nearly gave in to the feeling, almost willing herself tofort him. Still, his sudden disy of weakness left her uneasy. Reaching out, she pressed her hand to his forehead, searching for answers. “This is so strange. No fever at all,” she muttered to herself, trying to make sense of this unfamiliar side of Dn.


    Dn let out a silent sigh, sinking into a feeling of defeat. The effort he put in seemed to be wasted. Maybe Christina’s heart still belonged to Brendon.


    If Brendon were the one hurt today, how would Christina react? Would she go to any length for Brendon’s sake? There was a saying that those who were loved the most acted without any concern, and it seemed Brendon fit that description perfectly.


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