Chapter 1409

As Nathaniel entered the ward with Adora, he noticed that besides Asher, Lionel was also present. Nathaniel quipped lightly, "Lionel, aren't you usually busy at the National Investigation Bureau? How do you have time to visit Asher in the lab?" With one hand in his pocket, Lionel leaned against the chair, looking relaxed. "There's a big case at the bureau recently, and Elliot personally stepped in. I thought I'd be of help there, but Elliot insisted on giving me a day off to take care of Asher." It was clearly another job duty disguised as time off, but Lionel seemed quite pleased as if it were a paid reward. Adora kicked off her shoes and climbed onto the bed, sitting next to Asher. "Asher, how are you feeling? Does the IV hurt? Can I massage your shoulders?" Asher's annoyance toward Nathaniel was evident, and he did not have a pleasant expression for Adora either. He avoided her affectionate hug and said, "I'm fine, and it doesn't hurt. I'm used to it. Stop bothering