Chapter 340

Claire didn't shy away from his gaze. With one hand still on the door handle, her tone stayed level. "Your lips are peeling. Make sure to drink some water later. If it's a hassle, just get Dominic to dab them with a swab." That said, she didn't linger a second longer and gently closed the door behind her with a soft click. Inside the room, Nelson looked like he was still processing her words. He blinked, then touched his chapped lip. It stung, but he didn't pull back. Instead, a crooked smile tugged at his mouth. Dominic stepped in just in time to catch that goofy grin. Seeing Nelson all wrapped up like some roasted version of a superhero and smiling to himself like a lovesick fool—it was ridiculous. If you knew the story, fine. If not, you'd think the guy was knocked stupid instead of just burned. "Dude, you okay?" Dominic gave him a once-over from the doorway, clearly not thrilled to walk any closer. "What did Queen Claire say to you that made you switch moods like that? Two minutes