Lucinda, shifting her gaze, settled back on the sofa.
âYour wound has worsened, risking infection.
Iâll summon Hilliard for a thorough examination.
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As Lucinda reached for her phone, Graham interjected, âItâs a minor injury, really.
Hilliardâs occupied with his girlfriend now, no need to trouble him.
Iâll manage with some anti-inflammatory pills.
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Lucinda stated firmly, âYour wound hasnât healed after a week.
Thereâs a risk of scarrin Let Hilliard examine it to avoid any lasting marks or complications.
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Graham rejected the suggestion, asserting, âIâm not concerned about scars.
Iâll bear it as a constant reminder.
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Lucindaâs voice turned cold as she remarked, âAre you trying to leave this scar as a reminder of your sacrifice for me? So I wonât forget your kindness and forgive you sooner?â
Violetaâs expression froze in response to Lucindaâs sharp words.
Unable to contain her discomfort, she swiftly excused herself, finding a pretext to retreat downstairs and prepare coffee for Lucinda.
Soon, only Lucinda and Graham remained in the room, the atmosphere heavy with unspoken tension.
Lucinda criticized, âDonât think Iâll be swayed by your self-inflicted tricks.
Itâs pointless for you to punish yourself like this, and it only aggravates me further.
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As usual, Graham nodded obediently, though a faint smile graced his lips, clearly indicating his satisfaction.
Why was Lucinda upset that he didnât apply the medicine properly?
Why was she scolding him for failing to take good care of himself?
Could this mean that she still cared about him?
Since childhood, Graham had dedicated himself to teaching and caring for Lucinda, his younger sister.
As her elder brother, he naturally held a significant place in Lucindaâs life, right?
When he was lost in thought, Lucindaâs voice cut through the silence, chilly and accusatory.
âWhy do you remain silent? Am I correct? Are you too ashamed to admit it?â
Graham gently disagreed, saying, âIâm okay with having a scar.
Itâs just a way for me to always remember that youâre my dear sister.
Whenever you need help, Iâll be there to keep you safe, even if it means putting myself in danger.
I just want to show you how much you mean to me.
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His caring words stirred Lucindaâs heart.
However, she remained silent.
On that fateful day on the island, Graham had indeed risked his Life to protect her from harm.
Valerieâs shot was swift and decisive, catching Lucinda off guard.
Without a momentâs hesitation, Graham rushed to her defense, taking the bullet meant for Lucinda.
Over the past year, Graham had been harming himself as a form of penance for the wrongs he had committed against her.
Now, he had once again come to her rescue.
Would this suffice to atone for the suffering he had caused her?