Chapter 773

"Ooh…" She hadn't felt any pain when her skin was scraped, but now, it hurt when Keith applied the ointment. Keith paused. "I'll be gentler then." "It still hurts, no matter how gentle you are." Lisa's voice was soft and low. Keith understood what she meant. "I'm sorry, Liz. I couldn't protect you or get to you in time." He didn't need anyone to blame him—he was already blaming himself. What kind of man was he if he couldn't protect his girlfriend? "I'm not blaming you," Lisa replied honestly. It wasn't Keith's fault. It was a risk that came with her job. "But I blame myself," Keith muttered, looking at her injuries with a mix of guilt and heartbreak. "Then turn that blame into care for me. I'm injured. My boyfriend should take good care of me." Lisa playfully pouted. How could he say no to that? "Alright," he promised, eliciting a chuckle from Lisa. "Are you not going to work?" Keith nodded. "Work isn't more important than my girlfriend." "I'm just messing with you. Work