Lauren was uncomfortable the whole time Alec was feeding her. In the past when she was hurt or sick, she usually took care of herself and was only aided by her maid. It was the first time in many years after her mother died that someone else was taking care of her, and she felt it was strange.
"Thank you. I can manage it from here," she said after finishing the bowl of soup.
"If you need anything, we can call the maid. It is advised for you to stay in the bed for the rest of the day so don't do anything unnecessary," he said before sitting in front of his desk.
"Won't you leave for work?" she asked as he usually left the castle during the day.
"I will work from here today. The people in the castle might wonder why I left my severely injured wife. Isn't that what married couples do? Taking care of each other."
