Chapter 733

　　Third person's POV 　　Finally, the room was just the two of them. 　　Even though the wound on his back burned like fire, Derek's heart was filled with joy. 　　He gazed at Tabitha, thinking to himself, "My Tabitha. No matter how many times looking at her, it was never enough." 　　It was true that Tabitha had saved his life all those years ago, but he couldn't deny that her beauty had also deeply attracted him. 　　Even as a young girl, her features had been strikingly delicate, as if she'd stepped out of a comic book. 　　Now, he had the rare chance to stare at her without restraint. 　　As if sensing Derek's intense gaze, Tabitha slowly woke from her light sleep. 　　The moment she opened her eyes, she was met with a pair of affectionate eyes that seemed to drown her in their depth. 　　"You're awake," Derek said, his voice soft and filled with concern. "Are you hurt anywhere?" 　　Tabitha's dry lips moved slightly as she instinctively explained, "No. After you passed out, you held onto my hand and