Reborn: The Tyrant's Obsession novel Chapter 348

Chapter 348: She trusts him

It was quite an awkward position for Ella.

She was inclined back on the bed, stark naked as Adrian bent over, applying medication to her ’sore’ spots.

She remained frozen in that position even as her face turned the brightest shade of red.

They had been in this position many times before but for some reason, in the bright lights, with their sanity intact, such a scene was making her gasp for her.

However, Adrian did not seem to know her complex thought process. He was diligently applying medication, his face solemn as if he was handling something delicate.

After a few moments, Ella could finally bear to look at him without averting her gaze.

He did the entire thing solemnly without a single change in his expression.

And after that, he kept the ointment tube away, wiped his fingers clean with a few tissues and sat by the edge of the bed.

Before Ella could say a word, he grabbed her legs and shifted them onto his lap.

Ella sat up, half-startled as she tried to pull her leg back. But he held them firmly in place.

Then, with slow pressure, he started massaging her feet.

Ella’s legs were indeed very sore, compared to the rest of her body. Even standing was feeling like a task.

But Adrian seemed to know what he was doing.

His gentle yet firm massage slowly eased her pain, making her relax in the bed.

"You left in the rush... Is everything fine at the company?" Ella asked, lying back on the pillow.

"A meeting."

Ella propped her face on her fist, watching the man. She could tell he had a long day, yet his alluring face showed no signs of weariness.

Even the way he massaged her feet was so slow, calming and patient as if he could do it for the entire night, or for ever and ever without being exhausted.

"What is it?" Adrian asked without looking up at her.

Ella blinked, "How did you know that I want to ask you something?’’

The man looked up and quirked a brow at her.

"Do you know her?" Ella asked, looking over at him, "Do you know Miss Quinn’s friend from before?"

Adrian did not respond to her question immediately.

After a beat of silence, Ella asked, "If you don’t want to tell me, it’s fine. But if there is something more to this that I don’t know and you ever decide to tell me, please don’t lie to me. I trust you—"

"No."

...

Adrian took care of Ella that night and her fever went down. But by dawn, she was burning up again.

Ella refused to go to hospital or have medications. Ronan was not in the city so some of the family doctors from his team were summoned to the main mansion.

Only after a couple of hours when Ella’s fever went down did Adrian’s face show a hint of relief.

He stayed by her side the entire day, looking like he had no intention to leave.

But the entire time, his phone was buzzing with back to back religious calls from Ji Yan. It made one wonder if the King Empires were on fire.

Eventually, Ella convinced Adrian that she was completely fine. And since they were at the main mansion, everyone was looking after her.

Only then did the man reluctantly leave for office.

During this time, Lilith and Lana visited Ella once to show concern for her health.

Although Ella was a bit skeptical, Lilith did not cross any line. It seemed like she was really concerned about her health and well-being.

Ella would have brought her act had the old butler not been present in the room during Lilith’s visit.

Lilith knew that the old butler served as the eyes and ears of the Old Master and the Old Madam so she would never let her mask slip in front of her.

In two days, it was time for Adrian and Ella to return to the Eve Mansion.

During this period, Old Master King and Old Madam King warmed up to Ella, compared to how cold they had seemed after knowing of their marriage.

Although they did not make it obvious, Ella could sense it from the way they behaved.

"Keep visiting more often," Old Master King said gruffly.

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