Chapter 0169 Chapter 0169 I eagerly stepped in , letting the water wash over my weary body .
The tension from the long day melted away as the warmth soothed my muscles and cleared my mind .
It didnt take long for my mind to wander .
Sleeping in the same bed with Alexander shouldnt have been a big deal , and yet the thought alone was enough to make my heart race .
I tried to keep myself focused on the task at hand , scrubbing away the days weariness .
Once I was done , I turned off the water and myself .
apped a towel around Stepping out of the shower , I walked over to the medicine cabinet .
Glancing in the mirror , I winced at the sight of my hair a tangled disaster .
Of course , I hadnt thought to bring a brush .
Hoping to find a comb or something useful , I opened the cabinet .
It was immediately obvious that this was Alexanders bathroom .
Everything was so high up , and given our height difference , I could barely see the top shelf , let alone reach it .
Standing on my toes , I reached for a handle poking over the edge , hoping it was what I needed .
My fingertips brushed the handle , and several items toppled out .
I let out a startled cry and jumped back as things hit the ground with a sharp clatter .
My eyes widened when I realized it wasnt a comb I had been grabbing it was a shaving razor .
The blade landed on my foot , and a sharp jolt of pain shot through me .
Watery blood began pooling around my foot , and I stared at it in shock , the pain intensifying with every passing moment .
Ella ? Alexanders voice was laced with concern from the other side of the door .
You shouted are you okay ? No , I replied , my voice trembling with panic as I stared at the blood .
Im hurt .
Im coming in , Alexander said , and before I could respond , he threw the door open .
His gaze immediately dropped to the floor , where the puddle of blood glistened under the harsh bathroom light .
Without hesitation , he stepped in , his expression sharpening into focus as he assessed the situation .
He guided me gently to sit on the edge of the tub , then turned to the cabinet and retrieved a first aid kit .
I was too embarrassed and startled to say anything , watching him move with an efficiency that left no room for questions .
Kneeling in front of me , he opened the kit and pulled out a few pads of gauze .
This might hurt , he said softly , pressing the gauze firmly against the wound .
I hissed in pain , but he held steady , the pressure stemming the bleeding .

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The pain began to dull , replaced by the steady thud of my heart pounding in my chest .
As the initial shock faded , I found myself staring at Alexander .
His head was bent in concentration , his fingers steady as he tended to my injury .
The towel wrapped around me suddenly felt very thin far too thin for the closeness between us .
My heart raced for an entirely different reason now , the intimacy of the moment leaving me breathless .
Alexander looked up at me and I heard his breath hitch as our eyes met .
He had realized the situation we were in as well .
His bright eyes looked stormy and he moved forward slightly , almost unintentionally .
The wild thought that I wanted to kiss him entered my mind , unbidden and undeniable .
My gaze lingered on him , his jaw tight with concentration , his hands gentle yet firm as they worked .
But before I could act or even fully process the thought- loud knock shattered the moment .
1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0169 I heard a scream , Dianas voice called through the door .
Whats going on in there ?! Alexander froze , glancing sharply over his shoulder .
A muttered curse slipped from his lips , low enough that I doubted Diana could hear it .
A wave of nerves hit me like a freight train , leaving me momentarily paralyzed .
My eyes darted to the door , then back to Alexander .
How bad did this look ? Me , sitting in nothing but a towel , Alexander kneeling in front of me , blood on the floor it wasnt hard to imagine Diana drawing all the wrong conclusions .
What should we do ?