Chapter 84

KIMBERLY’S POV I carefully applied antiseptic on Xavier's hand after dipping the cotton swab into it. His knuckles were raw and torn. I frowned and felt my chest squeeze. I asked my weak voice almost a whisper. “Does it hurt so bad?” Xavier was motionless, his face showing nothing. “Not really.” For one second, I didn't buy it. Had it not been painful, he wouldn’t have come to me to rub the ointment. Given his abilities, he could have done it himself. Looking up at him, “why don’t we just drive to the hospital?” He tensed his jaw a bit. “I’m good here.” “But what if…” His voice was strong but not unkind; “I said no,Kimberly. " I sighed asi put the cotton swab away and grabbed the next medicine I had ready. “Fine, but let me at least get this done right.” I was pausing as I unscrew the lid. " I asked Lucas to get me some good ointment. He told me this one will prevent it from leaving a scar.” Xavier said nothing, his fingers twitched under mine. I peeked at him and noticed the little sp