The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 513

“Did you hurt your left hand?” Anthony’s voice was gentle as he took her bandaged hand in his.

“No.” Charlotte frowned. It wasn’t really hurt, just scraped enough to bleed a little.

“Let’s wash it and wrap it up again.”

He didn’t say anything else, just led her straight to the bathroom. The only thing either of them could hear was the sound of running water. Charlotte stood quietly while Anthony squeezed soap into his palm and carefully washed her hand, massaging the soap over her skin again and again.

After a few minutes, he patted her hand dry with a paper towel.

“All done.” Charlotte tried to pull her hand back, but Anthony didn’t let go.

She looked up at him, puzzled.

“Lottie, let’s leave this place behind and forget all the bad memories, alright?” Anthony brought her pale hand to his lips. “From now on, I’ll stay by your side. We’ll make so many better memories together.”

His low, warm words felt like a pebble dropping into still water, leaving gentle ripples through her heart. After a quiet moment, she nodded.

Anthony’s tense expression finally softened. He took her hand and guided her downstairs to the infirmary. Charlotte sat in a chair while Anthony knelt in front of her, focused and gentle as he redid her bandage. He was so close that his breath warmed her skin.

Charlotte bit her lip and peeked up at his face, unable to look away.

“Let’s go home and get some rest today,” Anthony said. “We can handle the police stuff tomorrow.”

She didn’t answer, just kept her eyes on him.

“Are you hungry?” When she still didn’t respond, Anthony looked up and met her gaze. “Hey… are you hungry?”

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