Chapter 26

Eric spooned a mouthful of porridge into her mouth, emphasizing the words “good check-up” with a teasing grin. Stella, still holding the porridge in her mouth, stared at him in shock, noticing his sudden shift to a more flirtatious, almost seductive expression. Her mind raced. This wasn’t good. “You... you... how are you going to check? You’re not a doctor,” Stella sputtered, hurriedly swallowing the porridge. “I have my own methods for checking,” Eric replied with a smile, his eyes gleaming mischievously. “Now, eat your porridge.” “Ah... I suddenly feel like my wound hurts a lot. I think I should eat something lighter,” Stella said quickly, her words tumbling out in a panic. “Yeah, my wound isn’t fully healed, so no need to check!” “Well, that makes it even more necessary,” Eric said, his tone serious. “If your wound is hurting, it means we need to check. If it gets worse, it’ll be even more troublesome. And remember, I still need to help you with your bath tonight.” He used