Fated Marriage Spoiled by My Ice Billionaire novel Chapter 569

Chapter 569 A Husband’s Protection

Chapter 569 A Husband’s Protection

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“That’s it?” The man grinned, still sprawled face–down on the table with no sign of getting up. “Then why does it keep acting up every now and then?”

Lynn frowned. “Where exactly?”

He pointed near the base of his spine. “Right around here.”

Lynn stepped closer to examine him.

Before she could reach the table, Lucas moved. He picked up the gloves she’d just discarded and pulled

them on.

The patient stayed where he was, oblivious to the man now approaching from behind.

Without warning, Lucas hooked a thumb into the waistband of the man’s pants and yanked them down just enough–just as the man yelped.

“Ow-shit, that hurts-”

Lynn bit her lip, hiding a laugh behind her hand.

Lucas glanced at her, then eased up on the pressure.

The man laughed, sheepish now. “Okay, okay, it’s not that bad. Just… acts up sometimes.”

Lucas tugged the man’s pants back up–less gently than he’d pulled them down–and said flatly, “Arthritis.”

The man twisted around at the sound of a stranger’s voice. “Who the hell are you?”

Lucas stripped off the gloves and tossed them into the trash can by the door. A lazy smile crossed his face. “Lucas Moore. Head of Orthopedics.”

Lynn stared at him. Head of Orthopedics?

The lie rolled off his tongue like it was nothing. Smooth. Confident. And somehow–it worked.

The man’s expression shifted. He laughed awkwardly and sat up, adjusting his shirt.

Lynn cleared her throat, falling into professional mode. “Dr. Moore is right. It’s arthritis. You’ve had surgery on that area before, so it’s normal to feel some discomfort when the weather shifts. Nothing to worry about. That said, you’re carrying some extra weight, which puts more strain on your joints. I’d recommend working on that.”

Lucas smiled, his gaze drifting to the jacket hanging on the back of Lynn’s chair. He walked over, settled into her seat, crossed one leg over the other, and watched the patient with mild interest.

The man chuckled, straightened his collar, thanked them both, and slipped out.

Lynn turned to Lucas “Thanks Dr Moore.”

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He didn’t look particularly pleased. “You get patients like that often?”

The kind who linger. Who push.

Lynn met his eyes evenly. “Every now and then. There’s always someone who tries something.”

The comment landed like it was meant for him.

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Lucas let out a short laugh–half amused, half something else. She actually just threw shade at me.

“Your job comes with some interesting risks.”

Lynn didn’t blink. “So does yours.”

A pause. Then Lucas asked, “You off soon? Let’s get lunch.”

Lynn checked the clock on her screen. “Another half hour. Wait for me outside.”

She wasn’t sure if more patients would show up before then.

Lucas stood, then gestured vaguely toward her chair. “What’s the rush? Your husband hasn’t even had his follow–up yet, and you’re already trying to kick me out?”

Husband.

The word sat strangely in the air. He had nerve, she’d give him that. But “boyfriend” felt too soft for what he was. More like… a persistent nuisance. A very attractive, very determined nuisance.

Lynn dropped back into her chair and fixed her eyes on the computer screen. Safer than looking at him.

Lucas pulled the visitor’s chair closer–right up against hers–and sat. One arm draped over the back of her chair. The other rested on his knee. He was close enough that she could feel the warmth coming off

him.

Lynn’s shoulders tightened. His presence surrounded her.

“Your back looks good,” she said, scanning the new scan results beside the old ones. “Healing well.”

He’d just had a full workup before coming back to town. This follow–up was, technically, unnecessary.

Her hand paused on the mouse.

Lucas hummed, low in his throat. “My back’s always been pretty good.”

Lynn said nothing.

“Aren’t you going to check it? Physically, I mean.”

She froze Glanced at him. “Not necessary.”

You checked that guy’s. Mine hurts sometimes too.”

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Lynn’s voice stayed flat. “Arthritis.”

“Seriously. No exam?”

“No.”

Damn. He’d already been mentally preparing to take his shirt off.

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He watched her–flustered, pretending not to be, gripping the mouse like it might save her. The waiting/ room was quiet. No one in the hallway.

His hand, still resting on the back of her chair, drifted. Found a strand of her hair. Wrapped it slowly around his finger.

Lynn stopped breathing.

Before she could react, a voice came from the doorway.

“Lynn–lunch?” A female doctor from the next office poked her head in. She stopped mid–sentence, taking in the scene: Lucas, inches from Lynn. idly playing with her hair like it was the most natural thing in the world.

Lucas didn’t look up. Didn’t stop.

Lynn’s heart lurched, but she kept her voice steady. I have plans. Not today.”

The other doctor’s eyebrows lifted. A slow, knowing smile spread across her face. “Ohhh. Okay. I’ll leave you two to it. then.”

She vanished.

Lynn waited exactly two seconds, then spun in her chair and shoved Lucas‘ hand away. “Behave! I’m still working!”

He hadn’t even paused when someone walked in.

Lucas pulled his hand back, expression shifting into something almost wounded. “So you’re saying I don’t have to behave once you’re off the clock?”

“You-!”

Lynn glared at him. Daisy had warned her Lucas was trouble. Trouble was an understatement. He was a full–blown weapon of mass distraction.

“Don’t be mad.” His voice dropped, warm and unhurried. He reached out and tucked the loose strand of hair behind her car. “The person you love belongs in your bed. Keeping them in your heart is just exhausting. His thumb brushed her cheek once, light. “And trust me. I’ve been holding back. A lot

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