On the side, Landon widened his eyes, looking utterly confused.
Was this still the same Lance he knew, who was usually indifferent and uninterested in women?
He actually agreed to Deanna's request!
Landon swallowed, masking his emotions.
He leaned in, whispering, "What's going on with you two? Why are you going with him?"
His tone was filled with unmistakable curiosity.
Deanna lifted her gaze, replying, "I can't explain it right now."
She glanced at Lance not far away, then at the man in front of her.
"I'll explain it to you properly next time. By the way, I'll leave the matter I entrusted to you earlier in your hands."
With a grateful look towards Landon, Deanna turned and briskly caught up with Lance, leaving directly.
Inside the car,
Lance sat in the back seat, glancing at the woman beside him, asking, "What's the matter?"
Deanna nodded, looking serious.
She nodded and replied, "It's been several days since I last helped the Demon King. Let's go back together and check on the situation. If necessary, I'll have to administer another treatment. Also, I need to see how things are on your end..."
Feeling the gaze from the man, Deanna paused.
Then she continued to explain, "You've done me such a big favor, naturally, I have to take it seriously when I promised to treat you."
"Give me your hand."
There was a tone of determination and dominance in her voice.
Lance chuckled and offered his wrist to Deanna.
The pulse was steady, calm, and regular, much improved compared to before.
Deanna's tense expression softened considerably after the examination.
Looking at the man in front of her, she said, "There has been considerable improvement during this period of recuperation."
"However, Mr. Mercer should be well aware of your physical condition. To truly cure it, it will require a lengthy process, not to mention snatching you back from the clutches of death."
Deanna's words plunged Lance into silence.
How could he not be aware of his own condition?
He was already a dying man, having made plans for his afterlife, but then she came along...
"Mr. Mercer, next, I'll adjust your medication according to your condition. You just need to follow my instructions and cooperate with me. Can you do that?"
Deanna's face was stern.
Lance nodded in response.
"Okay, I'll do as you say."
Then, Deanna took out pen and paper, and began writing.
In no time, there was a list of medicinal ingredients on the paper that was incomprehensible to anyone but an expert.
After finishing, she handed the paper to Xavier in the front seat, saying, "These medicinal ingredients need to be found by Xavier over here."
As she spoke, there was a hint of embarrassment on her face.
"These are all rare medicinal ingredients, and the survival rate on my side is too low. It may take some time for Xavier to find them. If the treatment progress is delayed, it would be bad."
"Of course, I promised to treat Mr. Mercer for free, so the cost of these medicinal ingredients naturally falls on me. Once Xavier finds them, I'll settle the bill."
She hurriedly explained. She always kept her promises.
Originally, she promised to treat Lance for free, so naturally, the search for medicinal ingredients should also be on her.
However, Lance on the side rejected it.
"You don't need to be so meticulous about the cost of these medicinal ingredients."
Deanna frowned, saying, "But I promised..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Lance interrupted directly.
"Alright, Miss Jones, there's no need to compare finances with me, right?"
A playful tone accompanied his deep, intense gaze towards Deanna.
Deanna's lips curved, unable to help but be amused.
Bringing up money in front of Lance was indeed a bit out of place.
But that was her promise after all.
Forget it, after some thought, Deanna agreed, "Since Mr. Mercer says so, I won't insist. Thank you."
These medicinal ingredients were very rare, and having Lance take care of them relieved her.
It also saved some expenses for her two little ones.
During the conversation, they had unknowingly arrived at the villa.
As the car stopped, Deanna stepped into the yard, only to see the Demon King rushing towards her.
Different from the first meeting, there was no hostility in his eyes, but rather, a hint of intimacy and warmth.
Deanna lifted the corners of her lips, feeling a bit pleased.
She approached the Demon King.
But as soon as the Demon King saw Deanna, he barked even louder.
While barking, he circled around Deanna, even lowering his ears and rubbing his head against Deanna's hand and leg.
The scene of a person and a dog looked harmonious.
Beside them, Xavier was already shocked beyond words.
"Is this... Is this still the Demon King?"
He was utterly astonished, asking subconsciously.
You know, he had been with Lance for so many years, and the Demon King had never shown him any good expression, let alone others.
Unexpectedly, the Demon King would still show affection to someone else, especially a woman!