NovelEnglishHe's eating it! Angela felt a peculiar sense of achievement, like she attained skind of victory by breaking down Richard's cold and aloof exterior.
She also had a roguish sense of amusement as she made up her mind to tease him whenever she felt bored in this place. It seemed like something fun that would keep her in a good mood.
Richard piggybacked Angela back to the base’s main entrance. When Angela noticed the suggestive gazes that everyone else was throwing at them, she began to feel a little embarrassed, but Richard continued to carry her all the way to the infirmary.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe doctor checked Angela’s foot and concluded that she had twisted her ankle and sprained her muscles. She would need to rest for a few days and stay lying down whenever she could.
Angela had no choice but to follow the doctor's orders. It could not be helped.
After applying medication to Angela’s ankle, the doctor said, “Please wait here for a moment while | find a wheelchair to take you back to your room.” “Oh, don’t trouble yourself with that.” Angela waved him down and turned her eyes toward the man who was currently standing on the side flipping through a medical book. “Captain Lloyd, could you carryback to my room?” The doctor agreed with a smile. “That's a good idea. It'd savea trip to the warehouse. It would've takenquite a while to find a wheelchair there too.” Richard snapped the book shut and placed it back on the shelf. His handsface was neutral; there were no signs of annoyance or reluctance. After bending down, his strong, muscular arms reached under Angela's knees and arms and he hoisted her up like she weighed nothing. Just like that, she was safely tucked into his arms.
Angela instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck. Right at that moment, she could sense that this man was a hundred percent boyfriend material.
For sreason, whenever she stood beside him, she felt like she had the courage to stand against the world.
Angela was in the right position to observe his features up close, and from her viewing angle, his sharp, chiseled jaw looked particularly attractive.
She felt very secure in his arms too, with no shaking or wobbling at all. It was quite a comfortable ride..
It's so boring to just lie in bed all day, she thought to herself, so she decided to make a request. “Captain Lloyd, could I borrow your couch for a while? | want to lie in your room and read a book or two instead. My room's too small. I'd feel claustrophobic.” Richard frowned and said, “No.” “Why not? | promise that I'll just lie on the couch and read a book. | won't touch anything else. | promise!” Angela raised her hand in all seriousness and beseeched him with pleading eyes.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmRichard narrowed his eyes and fell silent for two seconds before turning down a different corridor that led to his room instead.
Angela smirked. He looks all cold and stern, but he is quite agreeable after all! In the end, Angela got what she wanted. She lay down on Richard's couch and got him to bring the book she was reading the last tover to her. After flipping through a few pages, Trevor and Jared cover.
They quickly checked in on her condition, and she brushed it off with at smile, saying that she had slipped out of carelessness.
“Miss Meyers, you should bring us along with you if you ever want to go somewhere next time. We'll protect you,” Trevor said.
“Sure.” Angela smiled gratefully.
“Why did | call you two over?” A deep voice could be heard all of a sudden.
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