Chapter 625

Stella was surprised. Then, Marshall explained, "My nerves were all damaged after being burned back then, and the parts of my skin where there are burn scars became very unresponsive. I can't really feel hot, cold, or even pain." That was why he did not respond at all even though there was a hole burning in his blazer earlier. Stella gulped. 'Why do I feel like I'm always reminding him of his dark past? 'I hate myself!' Stella thought before she said, "I can't really see if you're burned or not. Anyway, I should just apply some petroleum jelly on it for you, just in case." Marshall did not reject Stella. Stella took the petroleum jelly from the medic and scooped some of it out with her fingers. Then, she looked down and apply it on Marshall's arm carefully. Her fingertips felt chilly when she touched Marshall's skin, and it made him tremble inwardly. His skin was supposed to be unresponsive, yet he felt every movement that Stella's finger made on his arm. He stared at Stella's