Chapter 555 Christophe's Forceful Proposal

• Henry carefully applied the antiseptic with a cotton swab, his touch gentle and precise. Dolores barely felt any pain, but her attention had long drifted elsewhere. She found herself staring at him, unabashedly admiring his features from her vantage point—sharp brows, deep-set eyes, a strong nose, and lips that were perfectly proportioned, exuding an effortless sensuality.
• How can a man this good-looking still be single? Surely, throughout his life, plenty of women must have pursued him. So why had none of them succeeded in claiming him?
• By the time Henry finished treating her wounds, she had already spent several minutes lost in thought, openly gazing at him. When he finally capped the bottle and looked up, he was met with her dazed, appreciative stare.