It's been a few hours since Jonathan Piers' surgery started.
Xander and Scarlett waited in a patient room resembling a five-star hotel presidential suite. There is one particular room for patients and another room for accompanying families. Complete with other supporting facilities such as a living room and dining room.
ραпdα nᴏνa| сom "Scarlett... you don't need to worry. Everything will be fine. Have you forgotten that Dr. Robert never fails on his surgery table?" Xander said.
He is now sitting on the sofa with his laptop in his lap. But the girl pacing in front of him distracted him.
A faint smile appeared at the corner of his lips when the girl finally stopped and looked up at him.
"I know, but I still feel terribly worried," Scarlett said while standing by the glass window, looking at the street to calm her thoughts. She didn't know why she felt frightened. This was the first time she had felt something like this since her mother had passed away many years ago. Even though a few days ago, she was annoyed at her father for letting Lauren do nasty things to her. After all, that man was her biological father; she couldn't hate him for too long, right?
There was such an intense fear in her heart that her father would leave her forever. She would be left alone in this world, especially now that Nicole's condition had not improved. As for Lauren, she doesn't think of her as her family.
"You can take a nap inside. I'll let you know if the surgery is finished..." Xander put his laptop on the table. He stood up from his chair and walked towards her.
Scarlett took another deep breath before turning her gaze to Xander who was standing beside her with a look that was hard to describe. She wanted to say something, but her words faded when she saw his gentle eyes staring back at her.
"Come on, I'll give you strength..." Xander said as he opened his arms wide.
Her heart throbbed faster, and she was confused about whether she would accept his embrace. While she was still trying to think, her body betrayed her. Her legs started to move, and without knowing, she was already in his arms. And her head lying on his chest.
And she could feel his chin resting on her head. She froze!
She could hear his heartbeat, which sounded like a beautiful melody. She could also feel the warmth of his body which made her even more comfortable between his arms. As well as his unique scent somehow can give her peace of mind.
Her anxiety gradually faded to be replaced by her desire to wrap her arms around his sturdy waist to return his warm embrace.
Before raising her hand, she heard Xander's voice above her head.
"...Let's trust Dr. Robert. Your father will be fine..." His words could make her feel like this man was really kind to her. He cares for her family and makes her heart feel warm.
"I'll try to calm my mind..." Scarlett said softly, and simultaneously, she felt Xander let go of his hug.
However, she thought that this man would resume work, but he suddenly lifted her body and carried her into the bedroom.
Startled by his sudden movement, she had no choice but to wrap her arms around his neck. And at the same time, her heart rhythm began to become irregular.
She dared not move because her face was so close to his. If this man turned his head, then his seductive lips would probably touch her lips.
"X-Xander, what... what... are you doing!" She asked while hiding her face in his neck, but her move was tantamount to suicide. Because she could smell his scent more strongly, it made everything in her mind blank, as though it was consumed by an invisible black hole.
"You should take a nap, Dear!"
Scarlett gulped at his teasing words. While they were having physical contact like this, this man was still trying to trap her in his honey pool!? What the hell!!
She didn't want to fantasize about their intimates. She tried hard to distract her thoughts and closed her eyes.
It wasn't long before she felt her back touch the soft bed. She didn't dare to open her eyes, too embarrassed to see Xander sitting on the edge of the bed as he laid her down.
"Are you sleeping?" Scarlett could hear him chuckle, but she tried her best to pretend to be asleep.
Inwardly she just prayed this man would ignore her and leave the room, so she could nap. Unlike now, she might end up in the emergency room because her heart is about to explode.
Xander's face looked calm, but he almost laughed out loud in his heart. Seeing her face turning red and her eyeballs moving, he knew this girl was pretending to sleep.
"Okay, you sleep now..." Xander drew his head closer to her and kissed her forehead gently. "I'm outside if you need me!" He said and quickly walked out of the room, cursing himself for not being able to restrain himself.
'What the hell, Xander Riley!? Why did you kiss her like that? That is way too romantic, you fool!'
Xander could only curse himself in his heart as he closed the door behind him. However, even though he was annoyed at himself, a slight feeling of pleasure stirred up in his heart.
Meanwhile, inside the bedroom...
Scarlett was utterly shocked by the forehead kiss!
"What? What is this? Now the Ice prince has melted!?"
Scarlett tried to remember Xander's attitude towards her; Lately, he had been smiling at her more often. He was also getting used to holding her hand. And now... he's starting to dare to kiss me!?
Gosh!!
"Xander Riley, why? Why did you kiss me like that? Is that part of acting too?" She muttered under her breath as she looked at the tightly closed door.
A look of shock still flashed across her eyes, but in the end, she smiled.
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