Chapter 249

He lowered his head and kissed my cheek. “Go take a short nap. The doctor will come later tonight and change your dressing.” I was slightly miffed and mumbled, “Second Brother.” “Listen to me,” he coaxed. I was still slightly discontented and called him by his name. “Zachary…” “Don’t be so…” Zachary paused. Zachary sounded as if he wanted to scold me for being rude. Perhaps he suddenly recalled that our relationship was no longer the same as before, so he swallowed and buried his words. He tried to coax me and pleaded, “Be a good girl. Listen to me.” I shut my eyes in defeat. Maybe I was exhausted due to my injury. Shortly after, I fell asleep in his embrace. Zachary’s steady breath kept me company the entire time. He stayed by my side, and I knew he never left until a sound came from outside. “Mr. Schick,” the voice called. Zachary laid me down and left. I was not in a deep sleep, so I could hear someone calling him, but I did not open my eyes as I was too sleepy. I con