Ruthless Lady Series : The Ruthless Comeback

neutral as she watched him t

ll eat with you, and I'll go to class with you too..." he

ike an unspoken agreement. Kairus, too, refrained from speaking, focusing on his

She was about to walk away when, out of nowhere, her foot caught on something. Befo

caped her lips as she braced for impact-but instead of

aching out to steady her. However, his hand landed so

pain shot throu

me right now?" she hissed, h

ng something was wrong. His brows furrowed in confusi

but he quickly let go as

shoulder. Her heart pounded as she took in the sight-her wound had reo

hed toward the exit of the coffee shop. The moment she stepped outside, the cool evening air brushe

ight for the nearest convenience store. Her heartbeat pounded in her e

und until she spotted what she needed. She grabbed a pack of antiseptic wipe

t to pay, a voice ca

yan

e looked over her shoulder, she spotted Kairus standi

at?" she asked, her tone l

said firmly. Before she could protest, he reached out and gently took hold of her wrist, guiding her toward a

d there. Arguing wasn't worth the effort

s covering her injured shoulder. "I can't treat your wound properly w

e was right. She hesitated for a moment be

ent-" she started, but Kairus cu

and the city lights flickered around them, but she barely paid attention. Her mind was focused on the throbbing pain i

ingered in the air. The place had quieted down, with only a few lingering customers scattered aro

the small bag Avyanna was carrying, which con

tly as the fabric brushed against her wound. The sight of fresh b

tered under his breath, but his hands wer

despite the discomfort. "Says the

"I caught you. Would you have pr

bed at the wound with the wipe. A sharp sting shot through her shoulder, making

the wound, he unrolled the bandage and began wrapping it securely around he

wrap. "It should hold for now, but yo

e tightness. "Not bad," she admitted, glanc

ck in his chair. "I just know how to

ess further. Instead, she exhaled, feeling slight

er a pause, the word feel

But it seems like you have too many bruise

ruises along with the fresh wound. She hadn't really paid attention to them before, too focu

ttered, rolling he

his sharp gaze studying her as if he could see right through the lie. "

her expression unreadab

ad, he sighed and leaned forward again, resting his elbows on the table. "At least try not

faintly. "

ce between them settled again