Chapter 1673

Xiao Qingqing propped herself up on the bed, her brows furrowing in confusion. "A massage?" Samuel calmly walked over and sat on the edge of the bed, placing a small tray on the nightstand. As he rubbed oil onto his hands, he replied matter-of-factly, "I noticed you were walking a bit stiffly when you came upstairs. I suppose... I was too rough on you yesterday. You must be sore." Xiao Qingqing's heart skipped a beat. How could he bring *that* up so casually? Did he really not see her as a woman at all? Flustered, she stammered, "N-no, no need! Uncle, I'm fine, really." "That won’t do. If I made a mistake, I should make it right. Otherwise, I’d feel guilty." Xiao Qingqing was speechless. If he actually massaged her, *she* would be the one feeling guilty! As Samuel lifted the thin blanket and reached for her pant leg, she quickly pulled her leg back, her cheeks flushing. "Uncle, honestly, it’s unnecessary! I’m not in pain!" Samuel raised his gaze, meeting her eyes for a long moment befo