Chapter 311 He Had Already Fallen for Her Long Ago

Marcus sat on the chair, his expression calm despite the wound. Though the injury was not too serious, the sharp blade had cut deep enough to leave an open gash. Natalie disinfected the area and sprinkled a white medicinal powder over the wound. Within moments, the bleeding stopped. Then, she carefully peeled open a band-aid and gently pressed it onto his skin. She reminded him, "Keep it dry. I'll leave you the powder. Don't keep the band-aid on for too long. If it starts itching, take it off, disinfect with alcohol, and apply the powder again." "Do I need to use another band-aid after that?" Marcus asked. "No, it's not necessary." Natalie waved her hand softly, sending a brief, cooling breeze across his skin. A faint jasmine fragrance lingered in the air, creating an inexplicable warmth that stirred his heart. His deep, husky voice broke the silence as he asked, "Natalie, can I call you Nat? Setting aside other matters, we still need to keep up with the act in front of Emma."