Twins in Her Womb (Bianca and Luke Crawford novel) novel Chapter 3373

“It's nothing. I just think you and our boss make a perfect match.” Luca decided not to say anything more. She was unwilling to risk causing trouble for herself.

Hera felt that there was something mocking in her tone. It was meant to be a compliment, yet it felt like mockery, leaving her with the sense that something was off.

Hera let out a cold snort. “Of course, we’re a perfect match. No need for you to say it.”

Even though she knew there was an undertone of sarcasm, she still acknowledged it. She sized Luca up with a look of disdain. “You’re a doctor, right?”

Luca shook her head. “Not exactly.”

Gerald explained, “Ms. Sanchez, she’s skilled in medicine, but she wouldn’t call herself a doctor.”

Hera shot him an annoyed glance and then turned back to Luca. “It’s fine as long as you know medicine. I’m not feeling well. Come help me with some treatment.”

Gerald had no choice but to awkwardly suggest, “Ms. Sanchez, if you're not feeling unwell, perhaps I could ask Mr. Shanks to check on you?”

“Have a man treat me? No way. My dear would get jealous. I want her to do it.” Hera pointed at Luca. “Let’s go.”

“Sorry, I’m busy,” Luca headed back to the lab without any expression on her face.

Hera’s eyes widened in disbelief. She could not believe she had been rejected!

“How dare you refuse me?”

“Ms. Sanchez, her job isn’t to treat people. She’s here for the experiment,” explained Gerald. He admired Luca’s courage. She rejected the boss’ girlfriend after being slapped. Was she not afraid of getting beaten again?

“I don’t care what her job is. I want her to listen to me!” Hera insisted, stepping forward to follow Luca.

Gerald, seeing that she was about to barge into the lab, quickly stopped her. “Ms. Sanchez, please don’t go in there.”

“What? Is there somewhere I’m not allowed to go? She can go in, so why can’t I?” Hera shot him a glare, already acting like she owned the place.

Gerald tried to explain, “This is the lab, and everything inside is important. If something gets ruined, the boss will be upset. You might be the boss’ girlfriend, but some rules still apply. We, the staff, aren’t even allowed in…”

Hera raised her hand and slapped him across the face. “It’s your problem you can’t go in. I’m the boss’ girlfriend! What’s off-limits to me? Get out of my way!”

Gerald winced in pain. Even though her slap was light, he dared not stop her. He quietly stepped aside.

Hera stared at him in disbelief. Did he really just back off without a word?

Was he not going to stop her?

Even though Hera was spoiled, she was well aware of where she stood with Abel.

She could call herself his girlfriend in front of his staff, but deep down, she knew she was nothing. She was nothing more than a business transaction. Abel only wanted her body and had no true affection for her…

Still, after being humiliated by Luca, she was determined to press forward.

Luca did not take Hera seriously, so Hera went straight to Abel to complain. Hera believed that, no matter what, she was more important than a woman like Luca.

However, the outcome was not what she expected.

She returned to her bedroom, tearfully recounting to Abel how Luca had disrespected her. Not only had Luca refused to help treat her, but Luca had also shown her attitude. Abel's expression darkened as he listened.

She only saw the look on Abel’s face when she stopped crying. She felt secretly pleased. So, Abel really did care about her, after all.

Luke slowly clenched his fist, his body stiffening. Luca noticed his tension and quickly held his hand. “I know you're angry, but now is not the time to act.”

Luke loosened his fist and intertwined his hand with hers.

“Luke, now is not the time…” Luca said in a soft voice. “Think about our child. We can't act impulsively.”

“It's my fault for not protecting you.” Luke's voice was full of guilt.

Luca shook her head. “It's not your fault. I saw this coming. I could've avoided it, but I was thinking about the patient's situation, so I didn’t react quickly enough. You can’t be angry. You have to stay calm for me and for our child.”

She gently comforted him, slowly easing the knot of frustration in his heart.

For Luca and for their child, Luke could not afford to be angry...

“I’ll remember this. When the time comes, I’ll make sure he pays for it.” Luke gently cupped her face, his gaze falling on the swollen area. He dared not to touch it, afraid it would hurt her. “Does it hurt a lot?”

Luca shook her head. “It doesn't hurt, not at all. I’ve taken some swelling-reducing and pain-relieving medicine, so I don’t feel much right now.”

She added, “As long as you're here, I don't feel any pain.”

“It’s my fault. I should’ve protected you better.” Luke’s heart tightened with guilt. He had gone to such lengths, even changing his appearance, all to protect Luca. Despite his efforts, she still ended up hurt.

“It’s not your fault, really,” Luca quickly reassured him. “If it weren’t for my focus on the patient, I wouldn’t have taken that slap. Whether you were there or not, I was bound to take it. Just remember this, and we’ll make him pay for it later.”

As she spoke, she stood on her tiptoes and kissed him gently.

Normally, she would not want to kiss a stranger’s face. However, at this moment, she had to because she knew it was the only way to calm the anger in Luke's heart.