Claire's cheeks flushed a soft pink as she instinctively raised her hand, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear with a hint of embarrassment.
"Dr. Williams, are you free after this?" Adrian asked.
She stopped in her tracks, tilting her head slightly. "Mr. Lancaster, is there something else you need?"
Adrian had originally planned to ask her for lunch, but what he ended up saying was completely unexpected. "Dr. Williams, the injury on my back hasn't fully healed yet. I need to change the dressing. Do you have a moment to help me with that?"
Jake, with his keen hearing, immediately frowned deeply. "Mr. Lancaster, you're injured?"
Adrian remained calm, his expression unruffled. "Just a little bump. Nothing to worry about. Thanks for asking."
Claire nodded. "I'll go change and be
