Caesar rushed Grace to her office, his heart pounding with worry, and immediately began attending to her wounds. Grace sat quietly, her face reflecting a mix of pain and confusion.

　　“You'll be fine, I promise,” Caesar softly muttered reassuring words as he carefully bandaged her head and offered her some painkillers to ease her discomfort. The silence between them was filled with an unspoken understanding.

　　“The doctor is on his way,” Caesar said as he ...