The medicine must have been pumped into Steven's body with no regard for his life ... With this dosage and the strength of the medicine, if he manages to survive, it would truly be a miracle. When she was treating Steven at the hospital, she already knew that his time was limited. Back then, she had long come to terms with it. So, hearing this news now didn't surprise her at all. "Is there really nothing you want to say?" Lance stared at Addison, still silent, in disbelief. "What should I say ... " After a brief pause, she hesitated before speaking, "I wish ... him a swift recovery?" The moment the words left her mouth, Lance's fury erupted. It was obvious that Addison's response was purely out of obligation, devoid of any real feeling, almost robotic, and laced with sarcasm. He slammed his hand down on the table, his voice laced with anger. "Addison! How could you!"It wasn't just disrespectful to his grandfather—it was an outright insult. Addison was startled, her hand shaking as she held the teacup. "Calm down ... "I truly hope Grandpa recovers quickly. Please don't take it the wrong way." In addition to being a Doctor of Pharmacy, she was also a doctor. With a heart full of compassion, doctors confront death daily, holding a profound respect for life. Having cared for countless patients, she approached each one with dignity and care, never once treating them lightly. Seeing Lance's furious expression, it almost seemed like he thought she was being sarcastic. Addison quickly grabbed the teapot, forced a smile, and poured a cup of tea for Lance. "It's not worth getting this upset." Lance's physique—those muscles—just the slightest movement from him made her feel like he could easily throw her aside. And since he was already angry, it was best not to provoke him further. If he truly lost control and struck her, things could end badly. This is Kreshill, and none of the bodyguards from Halton were here with her ... Being on her own and vulnerable, she had to be more cautious about her safety. Lance coldly watched Addison, who smiled at him without saying a word. Addison slid the cup of tea toward him, her lips curved in a smile. "The tea here is quite good, you should try it." He had been glaring at her in anger, but when his eyes landed on Addison, he paused, slightly taken aback. Addison's eyebrows lifted in a gentle curve, her smile warm and inviting. With an air of apology, she lowered her voice, making it soft and soothing like a gentle breeze. Since Addison left Johnston Residence, Lance hadn't seen her smile like that in ages. Even though he knew her smile was insincere, Lance found himself caught off guard. He couldn't quite hold back, and for a moment, he was unsure of himself. "I'm serious, you should try it."Seeing Lance still wearing a stern expression, Addison couldn't help but raise the teacup, hoping he'd take a sip. Lance leaned back, maintaining his serious demeanor, while Addison leaned forward. In the process, she accidentally nudged the cup against his lips. In that brief moment, the man's thin lips turned a deeper shade of red. The porcelain's impact had caused his lips to swell slightly, giving them a rich, crimson hue that radiated an unexpectedly seductive and alluring charm. And with Lance's features resembling Harvey's so closely, Addison found herself suddenly feeling flustered. Before Lance could respond, Addison quickly took a few steps back, trying to create some space between them. She moved away in a hurry, attempting to keep a "safe" distance. However, Lance didn't seem to notice his own lips at all. His eyes were entirely focused on Addison, watching her. The way she flustered, looking almost like a startled rabbit, struck him as rather endearing. "Do you ... want to wipe it off? Addison glanced at Lance, who remained still and looked slightly dazed. She awkwardly scratched her head before grabbing a tissue from the table and offering it to him. "What?" Lance still didn't react. "You've got a bit of blood on your lips ... It's probably best to wipe it off," Addison explained, showing him by wiping her lips with the tissue. "Blood?" Lance hesitated before taking the tissue and gently wiping his lips. There was a faint trace of blood, confirming Addison's words. He had been so caught up in her smile that he hadn't noticed before. Oddly enough, that smile seemed to drain all of his anger in an instant, leaving him confused and speechless. He had so much on his mind, but now he couldn't seem to find the words. Addison, unaware of Lance's thoughts, could only feel regret."Sorry, I didn't realize earlier, and I ended up hurting you by mistake." Her voice was quiet and gentle.