Chapter 3389 Things Will Only Get Worse Later

Luke had never taken the medicine that could speed up healing, so his recovery was nowhere near as fast as the others from the Island of Despair. Luca did not respond to Gerald’s comment. Her gaze fixed on him with intensity. “No stitches,” said Luke, “I trust you.” Luca bit her lower lip. “But if you don’t stitch it, it might tear open,” insisted Gerald, staring at Luke’s wounds. Luke glanced at his injuries and shrugged, seemingly unconcerned, as though the wounds had nothing to do with Luca. “Stitches will leave scars.” “Are you afraid of scars? What kind of man doesn’t have a few scars on him? Scars are a symbol of manhood,” teased Gerald with a playful tone, “Scars show you’re reliable, that you can protect a woman.” Luke gave him a look as though he were an idiot, then his gaze shifted to Luca. “I don’t want too many scars. I’m worried my future wife might dislike them.” Luca’s heart sank at his words, but his lighthearted remark eased her sadness. Despite the severity