Jasper, who had always been prideful and rebellious, went along with Alyssa. He rolled over just as instructed.
Alyssa pressed her lips, surprised by his lack of protest. The huge area of bruises on his wide and muscular back now lay exposed before her eyes.
At that moment, her eyes wavered. Despite her best efforts to keep her emotions in check, she couldnât help but feel extremely bad for him.
He mistook her silence for shock and attempted to roll over again, but she pinned him down and ordered, âStop moving around. I need to take a better look.â
âThe doctor said the bruises would slowly go away as I heal,â he remarked in a low voice. It was strange how he seemed to be trying to console her when he was the one who was injured.
âLike I canât tell,â she fired back, annoyed.
Her sharp retort caught him off guard, and he responded with a hint of amusement, âI didnât know you were such a firecracker when you were still with me. I am amazed by that sharp tongue of yours and your guts.â
âYeah, I faked my personality to win you over,â she admitted. Her fingertips gently traced the scars on his back as she examined his wounds, her tone as cold as ice.
âI thought you might catch feelings for me one day if I were attentive and caring enough. After seeing the heartless side of you, I opted out of that marriage. I donât need to put on a front now.
âThinking back, I was really an idiot. It wasnât worth losing myself for someone whoâd never love me back.â
He felt suffocated-a bitter taste spread in his mouth.
Back then, he was blind to her love. He grew up to be a sensitive and anxious person after being subjected to unfair treatment.
He wanted to cling on to his possessions. He might be willing to accept defeat, but he couldnât stand seeing people leave him.
He wasnât really infatuated with Liana. In reality, he had been with her to escape his inner demons.
âAlyssaâ¦â
âDone checking. Roll over now.â She patted him on the shoulder.
âBut the doctor has looked at-â
âI trust no one except myself. Roll over,â Alyssa reiterated. She was in doctor mode with a stoic look in her eyes. Confused, he followed her instructions and rolled over.
Their eyes met. Her heart skipped a beat at the sight of his perfect eight-pack. He might be a jerk, but he was undeniably attractive.
She couldnât help but wonder if she was a pervert in her last life.
She collected herself and gently pressed on various areas of his legs, arms, and abdomen.
His eyes sparkled. Some unknown emotions stirred in his chest. He had an urge to confirm something with her.
âYouâre stronger than the average person thanks to your military background, and you didnât sustain severe injuries.
âBut donât ignore the bruises on your back. Mandyâs familyâs pharmaceutical company produces this really effective medicine.
âIâll ask for it and have it sent to you,â Alyssa informed him in a matter-of-fact tone as she ran her fingers over his ribs.
Without warning, he grabbed her hand and pressed it against his chest. Her eyes widened, and her heart raced, âWhat are you doing?â
That was crazy! For a second, she couldnât tell if he was taking advantage of her or the other way around.
âDonât you need to check me here?â He stared deep into his eyes. His breathing became heavier.
âNo! Let go!â She started a tugging war with him in a panic.