Chapter 70

Evelyn followed Jasper upstairs, but she stopped in the small sitting area outside when he gestured for her to enter his room. "I'll stay here," she said, wanting to avoid any misunderstandings. Jasper didn't say anything. He went inside, retrieved the first-aid kit, and returned with an iodine spray and bandages. Without a word, he took hold of her arm. Evelyn, despite her height, had a slender frame, and the contrast between his large, strong hands and her delicate arm was striking. It was in these moments that she was most captivating, effortlessly drawing out thoughts and emotions from the deepest parts of someone's mind. She tried to pull her arm back, but Jasper tightened his grip. "I can do it myself," she said. "And how exactly will you do that?" he challenged. "I..." "Just be quiet," he interrupted. Evelyn fell silent, watching as he focused intently on cleaning her wounds with iodine. His movements were careful, almost gentle, but his words were curt. "Think of this a