Chapter 586

Actually, I had never liked being touched casually, especially by people I wasn't very familiar with. I had only met Marie three times, including this occasion, so we were not particularly close. Yet, I didn't mind Marie's touch at all. In fact, I even enjoyed it. Perhaps it was because she was so beautiful, and people naturally desired to be close to beautiful things. Or perhaps it was because her soft fingertips felt warm and comfortable against my skin. I allowed Marie to examine my neck and smiled as I explained, "I'm really fine. The doctor cleared me to leave the hospital." "But you still need to be careful. Just because you're young doesn't mean you can neglect your health. Take care of your body, or you'll regret it when you're my age." Marie finished her examination and withdrew her fingers, not forgetting to neatly adjust my collar while continuing to advise me. She was exceptionally beautiful, and her voice was equally enchanting. As she murmured softly in my ear, I f