Chapter 140 Emelia’s Pov His eyes, which had been so guarded a moment ago, flickered with a raw, undeniable desire. He leaned in, slowly, his gaze locked on my lips. My heart leaped into my throat, anticipating the delicious press of his mouth against mine. I closed my eyes, bracing myself for the exhilarating rush.But the kiss never came.Instead, I felt a cool, smooth pressure on my lips, distinct from the warmth of his mouth. My eyes snapped open. Kaidon was holding a small, white tube, and he was carefully, almost meticulously, applying more of the bitter ointment to my swollen lips. He pulled back, his expression unreadable, and clicked the cap back onto the tube with a sharp, decisive sound.“There.” He said, his voice surprisingly even, though a faint flush still lingered on his cheeks. He tossed the tube back into the first aid box and then pushed the box away, “Now that’s taken care of.” He stood up, towering over me, “You look exhausted, Emelia. You should get some sleep.
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