Chapter 37

Althaia

I blinked away the tears. I looked up to see Damiano staring at me with his hands in his pockets, his thoughts and feelings hidden, as usual.

“Okay, you’re all set here.” I looked down to see Ellie had bandaged my foot. “I don’t believe it’s not broken, but I would like you to come to the clinic to do a proper check-up. Until then, do not put weight on your foot, okay?”

I gave a small nod when she smiled and went back to grab a wipe and gently dabbed around on my brow.

“I really need to stitch you up now.” Ellie said, and my nose scrunched up involuntarily as I imagined the pain of being sewn in the face.

“Fine.” I murmured, feeling relaxed enough to agree. Whatever she had given me was working.

She pulled on a fresh pair of gloves, picked up the needle driver and tissue forceps, and moved closer to my face. Out of reflex, I smacked her hands away from me, almost making her drop the things in her hands.

“Try not to h