Chapter 454

"It's going to hurt, but try to bear with it," Nelson said as he examined the gash on her leg. It was long, and he wouldn't tell what had caused it. All he could do was clean it with hydrogen peroxide. Sabrina thought he could handle the pain, but the moment the liquid touched her wound, she instinctively clung to Nelson's arm, her grip tightening. Nelson gleaned up at her. He was trying to be as gentle as possible, but he wasn't a professional, and despite his care, it hurt. After finishing a quick bandage job, he noticed the tears welling up in the corners of her eyes. He sighed, pulling her into his arms. "You're hurt. Just try to get some sleep." "No need," Sabrina protested, feeling awkward and embarrassed. "Don't be stubborn. Just think of it like two comrades in arms. You've lived through war zones. You're not going to act all fragile now, are you?" She hadn't expected him to throw her own words back at her. Too tired to argue, and seeing the determined look in his eyes