Floyd swiftly moved to her side, completely disregarding Ara, and enveloped Lucielle in a firm embrace to provide support and keep her upright. John raised an eyebrow at this gesture, his anger intensifying as he lightly tapped Floyd on the back of his head and advanced towards Lucielle.
"When we engage in conversation, ensure that your priorities are properly aligned," he sharply admonished Floyd, lifting Ara in his arms and escorting her out of the room. They continued until they reached the spacious bathroom, where he gently placed her on her feet to commence the process of drawing a bath. Being well aware of Lucielle's preference for hot water, he carefully adjusted the temperature before adding a bath bomb to enhance the experience.
Ara stood there, utterly astounded, as John delica
