The housekeeper followed Ava Sterling out. Ava paused, looking at the housekeeper in confusion, "What’s wrong, Mrs. Wei?" Mrs. Wei observed Ava’s face. The redness on her cheeks had faded quite a bit, looking much more normal, though still slightly flushed. "Madam, are you really okay?" Mrs. Wei asked. "Do you want to use a thermometer? We have one at home." Mrs. Wei had just thought of this, so she quickly asked. Ava was momentarily stunned, then came to her senses. She thought it was something else, but it turned out to be this. She laughed, "I’m fine. I don’t have a fever. I’m very healthy, don’t worry." Not waiting for Mrs. Wei to answer, Ava waved her hand at her and got into the car, starting the engine. Mrs. Wei stood on the steps, watching Ava get into the car, her brows slightly furrowed. Somehow, she still felt a bit uneasy. Ava started the car, turned on the indicator, and was about to drive out when a black Bentley smoothly pulled in through the ornate iron gates. Ava immediately noticed it in the rearview mirror. The foot that was about to step on the gas suddenly stopped, and she kept her foot on the brake, watching the Bentley drive up. She blinked. Back so soon? Mrs. Wei also saw the car and was quite taken aback. She hadn’t expected Poe Vaughn to return so quickly; she hadn’t even finished preparing lunch. However, Mrs. Wei quickly snapped back, a look of joy appearing on her face as she hurried over. Ava felt it might not be quite right to just leave . Shouldn’t she say hello? It’s kind of a wifely duty, isn’t it? Ava thought it necessary, especially with Mrs. Wei around, making a show was quite important. So, quickly, Ava shifted the gear to park and got out of the car. At this point, the Bentley also stopped by the steps, and Poe Vaughn got out. Ava immediately waved cheerfully at the person getting out, "Honey~" The soft voice fell pleasantly on the ear, like a gentle breeze blowing in, causing a stir. Poe Vaughn looked over, and under the sun, her smile was bright and dazzling, like a sunflower blooming towards the sun, dazzling his eyes. He spoke, his voice still deep, emotionless. Come over? Latest content published on N0v3l.Fiɾe.net She blinked, not understanding, but Ava still went over. Mrs. Wei, seeing the two of them, smiled and quickly slipped away to give them some privacy. Ava came up to Poe Vaughn, her beautiful eyes looking at him, questioning what’s up? Poe Vaughn looked at her face, not as fair as usual, with a hint of redness. He raised his hand to her forehead, checking her temperature. For some reason, her heart skipped a beat, suddenly feeling different. The warmth on her forehead was slightly high; whether it was from standing in the sun or her body temperature, Poe Vaughn looked at her dazed face and took her hand, leading her inside. Ava instinctively followed Poe Vaughn up the steps and into the villa. She came back to herself, but her heart was racing. She glanced at him, his face especially handsome, flawless from any angle. His profile was sharp and smooth, exuding an unapproachable aura, yet it was mesmerizingly captivating. It felt as if he hadn’t changed, but she found him so different! Ava looked at the large hand holding hers, so strong and dominant. Suddenly, images from last night floated into her mind, and quickly, Ava’s face turned red. She wasn’t someone who got shy easily, but now, she couldn’t help but feel a bit embarrassed. She slightly moved her hand, attempting to pull it away. Otherwise, she felt uncomfortable, uneasy. Poe Vaughn sensed her movement, turned his gaze to her, and saw her increasingly flushed cheeks and her evasive expression. This shyness wasn’t rejection but rather a rare bout of embarrassment. She could be embarrassed... Poe Vaughn’s eyes subtly shifted, then his fingers tightened, and her slender wrist was instantly more securely encased in his palm, unable to move. Ava was stunned and immediately looked up at him. A tempting ascetic aura, upright and proper without a hint of distraction, as if the problem wasn’t with him but her. Ava was bewildered, completely unable to react. Poe Vaughn led Ava to the sofa to sit down, then went to get the medical kit, taking out a temperature gun to check her temperature. Soon, with a beep, the thermometer clearly displayed Ava’s temperature, thirty-seven point five. Poe Vaughn’s brows slightly furrowed as he looked at Ava, who was still staring blankly at him, like a beautiful porcelain doll, very obedient. He returned the thermometer, then took out his phone to make a call. "Arrange for a doctor to come over." Ava had never been cared for by Poe Vaughn before. Oh, care. This damned care, suddenly appearing, left her completely caught off guard. His deep voice echoed in her ear, her eyelashes fluttered, and she responded. But, just as her mind settled back, she wasn’t paying attention to what Poe Vaughn had just said until she realized he was calling a doctor. Ava could hardly believe it, then quickly said, "What’s my temperature?" Poe Vaughn hung up the phone, looked at her finally coming back to her senses, yet there appeared no difference, her spirit was lively, no different from usual. "Thirty-seven point five." He placed the phone on the coffee table, then turned and left. Thirty-seven point five? Isn’t that not a fever? Isn’t normal human body temperature often thirty-seven point something? Ava blinked, recalling what he had just said; he called a doctor. Instantly, Ava’s heart tightened. "You didn’t really call a doctor, did you?" Ava immediately spoke, but Poe Vaughn had already left, going to the bar, completely ignoring her. Is he concerned or not? No, does it matter? It doesn’t matter; she had other things to do. She needed to quickly resolve her issues today; otherwise, leaving it hanging was unsettling. So without further ado, Ava stood up and said, "I have to go. Call me if you need anything." Having said that, Ava quickly left. Poe Vaughn stood at the bar, about to pour hot water, when the hurried words fell into his ears, followed by the sound of hurried footsteps leaving. He stopped, standing there, watching as she left just like that. The gas pedal was pressed, a loud roar spread through the villa, and almost instantly, the pink sports car sped away. Mrs. Wei was in the kitchen preparing Poe Vaughn’s lunch. Hearing the car drive away, she was startled and quickly came out. And as soon as she came out, she stopped.