Chapter 293

• She wiped his arms and hands, her thumbs brushing over the calluses on his palms. Reaching for a small vial of soap, she poured a modest amount into her hands, lathering it before spreading it across his shoulders and back.
• At some point, he must have fallen asleep again. Because when he opened his eyes, the bath was over, and she was urging him out of the tub.
• She helped him dress, and now he stood in his nightclothes, her hands guiding him back to the bed.