Chapter 71. I Can Take It

“Are you okay now?” he asked, his voice calm, but I could hear the worry in it. “You fainted. We had to get you somewhere safe.”

“Where… Where are we?” I asked, my voice low.

“On the plane. We’re going back to France. Our agenda is done here,” River answered.

I nodded. I tried to sit, but River pushed my forehead so I would lie on the bed again.

“If you need something, just tell me, and I’ll get it for you,” he said, reaching for my hand and squeezing it gently. “You’ve been through so much. Rest first.”

I didn’t answer. Instead, a smile curved on my lips.

“You act like my bodyguard and doctor at the same time,” I muttered, shaking my head in amazement.

“That’s my duty as your boyfriend,” he answered nonchalantly, causing my eyes to widen. He noticed it. “Why? Aren’t I?”

“Y-You are…” My cheeks reddened as I looked away. “But… It’s not something you can just say casually…”

“Hmm? Why?” he asked, then he moved toward me. I could fee