The tenderness in Adrian's voice sent heat rushing to Madeline's face.
She hurriedly changed the subject.
"What about your incision? Did the doctor actually discharge you?"
Adrian answered honestly, "No. I snuck out."
Madeline's eyes widened.
"You what? You could make the infection worse. We need to go back to the hospital right now."
Seeing her tense with worry so quickly dissolved most of Adrian's lingering gloom.
A small, secret thrill stirred in his chest as well.
"The doctor checked the incision and changed the dressing before I left. It's stable for now. Noah has already arranged for a private physician to come to the villa later." He paused. "What are your plans for the next few days?"
"I took several days off from work." Madeline hesitated before adding, "I can look after
