Caroline looked toward Darren. She said, “In my younger days, I often caught colds and coughs when the weather was too cold. The coughing will last throughout the changing of seasons. Therefore, I’ve been looking after my health since I grew up.

“My immune system strengthened a lot. I haven’t been coughing for years.

“I’m not worried.”

Caroline stared at Darren lovingly. “I have nothing to be worried about with you here.”

Darren pinched her face lightly with affection. “I’m still sulking. I didn’t want you to risk yourself, yet I couldn’t stop you. I’ll only feel better once you recover.”

He was Caroline’s assistant and had to heed her orders.

Even if they were dating, he still had to follow her arrangements.

“Okay. Don’t be angry. I won’t take risks like this again in the future. You’ll age quickly if you get angry frequently. If that happens, your hair might turn gray before I even grow old.

“We promised to grow old together.”

Under Caroline’s gentle coaxing, Darren’s expre