Chapter 45 Comforting Her

Harrison pushed open the door and walked toward the bed with quiet, measured steps. His gaze, filled with warmth, rested on Serena. "Feeling any better now?" His voice and expression carried a gentleness that softly stirred Serena's heart. Leaning against the headboard, she still looked a little pale, and her lips were slightly dry from weakness. "I'm doing much better. It's just I feel weak," she replied softly. Harrison sat on the edge of the bed and reached out to feel her forehead. Confirming that the fever had subsided, he silently let out a breath of relief. "The fever is gone. Have some chicken noodle soup later, then get some more rest. You'll feel better soon." Serena pressed her lips together, a trace of guilt flickering in her eyes as she whispered, "I'm sorry for troubling you. You've been taking care of me all morning." Seeing her so frail yet still worrying about inconveniencing others, his heart tightened with even more tenderness. Even when sick, she thought abo