Chapter 201

When her hands were a little warmer, she checked his pulse and body. She pressed on his backbone and felt his body stiffen, so she lightened her touch. It took a hundred days to heal a torn tendon or a fractured bone, so it was going to take a while. There was no telling how long he would have to nurse his injury. Micah pursed his lips. "It's getting better. It’s just a little itchy." Growing one’s bones was just like growing one’s flesh. It felt like a million ants were crawling around in his bones, but he could not reach in and scratch it. Even if he did, it would not help. Luckily, he had strong self-control and patience, so he did not do anything that would hurt his back. If the word got out, it would be very embarrassing for him. There was nothing Tiffany could do about it. The recliner had wheels, and they installed a special lift that allowed her to take him to the third floor. Micah cooperated and lay on the bed. He asked her why she was back so late. "Your uncle t