Chapter 275

"I'll apply the medicine for you," Carlisle said. As soon as the words left his mouth, James had already handed over the ointment. "I can do it myself," Katrina replied, reaching for it, but Carlisle stopped her. "I'll do it," Carlisle said firmly. Katrina clenched her fist, turned her head away, and didn't say anything further. Carlisle's expression softened as he gently applied the medicine to her neck. His fingertip brushed her skin, and the cold sensation made Katrina shiver and instinctively recoil. She had no choice but to grit her teeth and force herself not to pull away. After finishing with the ointment, James handed Carlisle a fresh ice pack. Carlisle held it in one hand, pressing it against the swollen side of his face, while extending his other hand toward James to let him treat the burn on his hand. The burn had already swelled up, and some areas had even formed blisters. James carefully pricked the blisters, applied burn cream, and wrapped it with gauze to prevent