Chapter 168 This Seemed to Be Illogical
The first thing that Grayson did when he arrived home was to hand a box over to Sebastian. “This is for external use. Use it once every night after shower. Apply it in a circular motion and press lightly while doing so until it is fully absorbed. Use it for a month first, and we’ll review again after that.”
Sebastian took the box and gave Grayson a pat on his shoulder. “Sure and thank you.”
His second younger brother was a medical genius and possibly the most brilliant of all geniuses. Despite his youth, the man was already a prominent figure in the medical field, having conducted groundbreaking research and holding numerous patented inventions.
It was such a waste of his talent for him to have personally concocted a prescription for Madeline.
As the corners of his lips curved upward, Grayson said, “I’m not used to you being so polite with me, Sebastian.”
To that, Sebastian replied, “Help me a few more times in the future and you’ll get used to it.”
Grayson thought for a while before continuing, “True. It has always been you helping me in the past. This is my first time being of some help to you.”
It was mainly because Sebastian was so capable that he needed no one’s assistance.
“Based on that career of yours, I would rather not have your help for the rest of my life,” Sebastian said with a grin. He then passed the box to Madeline and added, “Have you understood how to use it?”
She nodded. “Yes. Thank you, Grayson.”
“You’re welcome,” Grayson replied. He then walked toward Sebastian and said, “Though I’m doing medicine, I’m involved in healthcare products as well. Don’t come to me for any illness, but you’re always welcome to if you want to improve your health. My healthcare products can keep you young forever!”
A doubtful Sebastian tilted his head and looked at him. “Are you possessed by Lucas? These words seemed to be coming out from him instead of you.”
Grayson was stunned for a moment after he heard that. Then, he laughed and responded, “I’m definitely brainwashed by Lucas.”
Sebastian was the calmest among them brothers. Grayson was introverted while the third brother didn’t speak much too. Lucas was the only one who spoke a lot with his mouth full of playful and witty words.
“Dad, Mom, and Second Uncle, stop talking. We’re going to have dinner now!” Joel looked at the delicious dishes served while swallowing his saliva.
“That’s right. Why do you all have so many things to talk about? Let’s eat now. I’ll not spare all of you if my sweetheart grandsons starve,” Philip said in a laughing tone.
That made Sebastian tongue-tied.
Since his dad had his beloved grandchildren, Sebastian felt his position in the family dropped, but he also adored his beloved children.
After dinner, Sebastian and Madeline took both of their children for a walk in the area behind their house to help them digest the food they had just eaten.
Quincy was fine, but Joel ate too much, which caused his stomach to appear like a round watermelon now. Sebastian was worried that Joel could be suffering from indigestion.
Thus, both he and Madeline accompanied Quincy and Joel for a walk for almost an hour before bringing the children back.
Following that, the two children spent some time playing with Philip in the living room. It was only when it became late did the four of them return to their room.
Both the children were already exhausted after their shower and they dozed off right when their heads touched the pillows.
Madeline came out dressed in her pajamas and she saw Sebastian, who had just taken his bath. After her son wore his pajamas, she lay beside her son and gently stroked Joel’s head.
On the other hand, Joel was sleeping like a log with no reaction at all.
Seeing that Madeline came out in her pajamas, Sebastian waved her over. “Come here.”
“I’ll just sleep here,” she replied while pointing her finger at the area beside Quincy.
They had been sleeping in such a way, with both of them by the side supporting the children in the middle.
Although Madeline felt uneasy about it, she accepted such an arrangement at the thought of their marriage certificate.
She had no intention to marry someone else in the future, and coupled with the fact that she was legally married to Sebastian, it wasn’t a big deal for them to sleep on the same bed.
However, Sebastian signaled for her to head over to his side now.
This is impossible! They had already agreed that they were only husband and wife in name with no real responsibilities!
A cautious Madeline then looked at him.
Sebastian found her amusing and laughed. “What nonsense are you thinking of? You appear to be a decent lady, but your mind was full of those dirty thoughts?”
Madeline was lost for words.
Seeing that, he sat up straight and took the medication box from the cabinet beside the bed. “Come here. I’ll apply the ointment for you or… do you prefer to do it yourself? It has to be done in a circular motion with some force applied on it. Can you do so?
Well, she couldn’t.
She couldn’t see her back. Even if she used the mirror, there were some spots where she couldn’t reach, let alone pressing them in a circular motion.
With that, Sebastian signaled to her again. “Come here.”
This time, she walked slowly toward him.
She was well aware of Grayson’s expertise.
To have such a big shot in the medical field to concoct this prescription for her was already a waste of Grayson’s talent. And she must, of course, treasure such precious ointment and ensure that it would be used to its full extent.
Hence, she walked to the side of the bed and pulled her pajamas down a little.
“Just lay down on your tummy. That’s easier to apply.”
Madeline nodded and did as told with her face buried into the blanket. This is better, she thought. No one would notice her shyness once her face was covered.
Sebastian then opened the box and Madeline immediately smelled a pleasant ointment odor.
Though half of her nose was buried in the blanket, the tang was strong enough that she could smell it.
“It smells lovely.” She couldn’t help but to let out her praise.
“Grayson is a perfectionist,” Sebastian said before he continued, “Furthermore, you’re his sister-in-law. Of course he had to do this well. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have the audacity to face you.”
Madeline couldn’t really understand what he meant. His words seemed to be illogical.
To her, this young master of the Hart Family was really a topic terminator. He could always render her speechless with a single sentence.
At the same time, Sebastian was getting some of the ointment with his finger before carefully applying it on the wounds on her back.
On her back, she had ten wounds, both deep and superficial.
Seeing that, he couldn’t control himself but to feel sentimental. This lady was fortunate enough to survive after being beaten to this extent. Those who were unlucky would have been dead by now.
After he applied the ointment on each and every wound while gently pressing them until they were absorbed, he kept the box and went straight to the washroom to wash his hand.
When he exited the washroom, she was already laying on Quincy’s side with the two children between them. She even had the blanket covering the whole of her, revealing only her head and neck. Her demeanor revealed that she was feeling shy.
Sebastian laughed when he saw her in this manner. Then, he walked to Joel’s side and lay down while asking, “Is there anything else? If there’s none, I’ll turn off the lights now.”
“I have…” Madeline replied softly. “I want to give Grayson a present to thank him. What do you think I should give?”
She had to give something in reciprocal of Grayson’s kindness. It would be rude for her to just take his ointment for free.
He would definitely reject any payment made by her. Thus, she thought of giving him a gift, but she had no idea of his likes and dislikes. So, she had to ask Sebastian.
