Chương 227: Don't you see it in my eyes, the same amount of love?

Ragnar settled back against the pillows, adjusting until he found a comfortable position.

"Alright, let's get this over with," he grumbled, rolling up his sleeve to reveal his muscular arm.

Sophia took a deep breath, calming her own nerves before she began. She picked up a tourniquet and gently tied it around Ragnar's upper arm, just above the elbow, to make the veins more prominent.

"You might feel a bit of pressure," she warned softly, her eyes meeting his.

Ragnar merely grunted in response, his expression impassive.

Adeline handed Sophia an alcohol swab, which she used to clean a small area on Ragnar's arm. The sharp scent of antiseptic filled the air. Sophia took a moment to ensure the area was thoroughly sterilized, her movements precise.

Next, she picked up a sterile needle attached to a collection tube. "Alright, Ragnar. You'll feel a small pinch," she said as she expertly inserted the needle into the vein.