Chapter 970 He Can Take Care of Himself

I gave a small smile. "Great, thanks. Go ahead with the shopping." She acknowledged with a nod and headed out with the basket. I picked up the first aid kit and climbed the stairs. When I reached his door, I knocked, asking, "Can I come in?" It took a moment before I heard a soft voice respond from inside. I nudged the door open to find Lucas just as I left him, except then the bed was made and his sweater lay neatly over his shoulders. I placed the medicine kit on the floor and moved to stand behind him, my voice gentle. "Let me tie your hair back for you." He gave a quiet nod. His hair was freshly washed and still warm from the dryer, soft yet unruly. I pulled back the strands that fell over his forehead, securing them. It looked a bit odd, probably because it had been a while since anyone had bothered. If it were not for the darker tone of his skin and the scars that marked him, he might have passed for a girl. He caught me staring and awkwardly turned away. I noticed his e