The look of pain on Nolan Davis's face was evident. Sophie Smith felt that she had been too heavy-handed. Without thinking much, she hurriedly wrapped her robe around herself and got out of bed to help him up from the floor.
"I'm sorry, I... I'll go call the doctor right away..." With that, she was about to walk out.
"Wait." He grabbed her hand and pulled her back.
"You want the whole Davis Family to see me like this?" Nolan Davis shook his head helplessly. He really had been defeated by a woman this time; forcing things didn't work, and he ended up getting hit.
He stood up, picked up his clothes from the floor, and dressed himself neatly, though the blood on his face still made him look a bit disheveled.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Davis, I really didn't mean to..." She lowered her head, her voice getting quieter.
"Heh, never mind, it was just self-defense. If someone tries to assault you, you naturally have to resist." He deliberately emphasized the word "assault."
