Chapter 928

Observing her anxious demeanor, frayed thoughts, and tiny hands hastily unbuttoning his shirt, Alexander laughed at Lily's nervousness. He gently held her hand. "The water wasn't that hot. What are you so anxious about? Don't worry."

"Since you have time to talk, you could unbutton your shirt yourself," she retorted. "Burns can be serious. It's not a joke!" Lily's anger flared. How could he be so careless?

"What did you say?" Alexander asked, raising an eyebrow and smiling. His fingers slid down his shirt, unbuttoning it slowly. The simple action warmed Lily as she watched his fingers flick lightly against the buttons, gradually exposing his skin. She swallowed unconsciously.

"Would you like to..." she began, her expression shifting dramatically.

Alexander chuckled, but before he could tease her, his shirt was ripped. Buttons scattered on the floor. He was speechless.

"It's all red!" Lily exclaimed, angrily pulling him to the sofa. She sat him down and ordered the maid, "Go get the burn cream!"

"You're..." He'd never seen this fierce side of her, but he liked it.

"Does it hurt?" Lily focused intently on the reddened area, the sight painful to her. She'd endured injuries during training and experiments, but this was different. Looking at Alexander's injury ached her heart; a subtle, internal pain.

"It doesn't hurt," he said, a grin spreading across his face. He secretly reveled in the injury. His annoyance with Celine wasn't entirely wasted; he'd seen her nervousness and distress, and it was worth it.

"You're still trying to be brave!" Lily said, sensing his attempt to downplay the pain. She pursed her lips and leaned in to blow gently on the burn. It was red and, though not an open wound, undoubtedly hurt. The cool air was soothing, yet slightly prickly and numb. He watched her approach, her expression cute and pouting.

He suddenly stood. "Mmm!"

She'd intended to blow on the burn, but his movement shifted her lips to his stomach instead. Lily was speechless. The burn still smarted, but her soft lips and tender kiss made him relish the pain.

The maid silently approached, handing Lily the medicine box. Seeing the scene, she blushed. "Mrs. Russell..."

Startled, Lily sat upright, concealing her embarrassment. "Just put it here!"