Chapter 135

Rosabella was almost done in the infirmary, putting down her clipboard and preparing to take off her coat when none other than Eddie walked in, his left hand holding his right arm, face contorted with pain.

“God, what happened to you?” She gasped as she helped him into an upholstered chair, immediately disinfected her hands, and put on a new pair of gloves.

Eddie let out a dry laugh. “I guess Phoenix wanted to say hello. We ran into one of our southern counties.”

Rosabella sighed in frustration but went to work, cleaned the wound, then removed the thread and needle.

“I’ll put some numbing cream on the area. You won’t feel that bad of a stitch.” She had just explained, nonetheless seeing him flinch as she worked in the fine thread and carefully closed the wound.

It was quiet for a moment, Eddie watching her face closer as she diligently did her duty, hoping to minimize his pain as much as possible.

Clearing his throat, Eddie licked his lips. “So...