Cayden's eyes widened with concern as he drew nearer to Darcy, his movements deliberate and gentle as he carefully removed her hand from the bandaged wound, urging her to relieve the pressure.
"Please be careful; your wound is still raw," he murmured softly, his eyes reflecting genuine care, yet his tone remained distant, causing a pang of hurt to flicker through Darcy's heart.
It was a strong reminder that her hopes of Cayden harboring no resentment or hatred towards her were nothing but a foolish delusion she held.
Despite the caution in Cayden's words, Darcy proceeded to sit, prompting a frustrated sigh from him. Nevertheless, he didn't hesitate to assist her, ensuring she settled comfortably despite his evident exasperation.