That answer sounded more serious than his usual teasing. Cixi studied him carefully. For once, he didn't look amused but watchful. Like someone waiting for the correct moment to strike.
"If you are this careful, I am assuming whoever it is behind the attack is very powerful and intelligent, that you haven't caught the person yet," she asked more softly now.
Cassian's gaze shifted toward the doctor and nurse briefly before returning to her. "Now you know why I am not still lying low."
"But don't you think if you come out and they will make a move on you, and that would be the time you catch them?" Cixi asked, not understanding Cassian's thoughts.
"Concern looks good on you." The corner of his lips curled up. "Keep worrying for me."
"Any decent human being would be worrying," Cixi stated.
"You are the only decent human left on this earth, Cixi." His answer came so smoothly that Cixi instantly looked away before he could notice the heat rising toward her cheeks again.
