The originally tense atmosphere was broken by Ran Xiangsi’s childish remark.
Xing Chen looked at her helplessly, yesterday when she fell asleep, she also said not to touch her head.
In the end, he sighed and got up to walk downstairs.
When he came back to the room again, there was already a first-aid kit in his hand.
The wound on Ran Xiangsi’s head had not been checked all day today, so it was unclear how well it had healed.
Xing Chen casually placed the first-aid kit on the bedside, sat on the bed, and carefully positioned Ran Xiangsi’s body so that her head was resting sideways on his lap.
"Mmm..." Ran Xiangsi murmured softly, shifted her body, found a comfortable position, and slowly fell asleep again. Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on Novᴇ(l)Fɪre .ɴᴇt
Only after she completely quieted down did Xing Chen lower his head and gently disinfect her wound.
When the alcohol touched her skin, she didn’t wake up. It was unclear whether it no longer hurt or if she was just too tired.
The wound required three stitches, a rather long cut, and it looked somewhat gruesome.
Just looking at it made Xing Chen feel an immense sense of heartache.
But Ran Xiangsi acted like nothing had happened, covering the wound with her long hair, and continued to live happily and vibrantly.
His hands paused for an unknown reason.
Xing Chen’s gaze returned to Ran Xiangsi’s face.
She was lying sideways facing him, her small palm-sized face only half visible, making it appear even smaller.
Her long, curly eyelashes were thick, like a small fan.
Exquisite little nose, tempting red lips...
"It seems, you are stronger than I imagined," Xing Chen murmured, his voice somewhat hoarse, carrying an inexplicable tenderness.
Because he knew that even if the wound was covered, it still hurt.
Underneath her carefree smile, how much hidden sorrow was there that he did not know?
Xing Chen’s heart was suddenly touched.
His defined fingers gently traced the side of her face, inch by inch.
"From now on, you’ll have me,"
His voice was as smooth as jade, blending into the boundless night, as solemn and sacred as a vow.
From now on, no matter what happens, I’ll always be by your side.
Will your sorrow lessen a bit because of this?
The more he got to know Ran Xiangsi, the stronger Xing Chen’s desire to protect her grew.
Isn’t it only natural for a man to want to protect his wife?
It’s just a pity that Ran Xiangsi had already entered her dreamland and didn’t hear Xing Chen’s words.
She was sleeping so deeply that she didn’t feel anything when Xing Chen changed her bandages and cleaned her wound; she even felt that tonight’s sleep was particularly comfortable...
Especially with a warm body pillow in her arms, it really made her feel at ease.
Little did she know, the body pillow she was so satisfied with was actually Xing Chen’s arm...
After Xing Chen finished changing her bandages and lay down, she immediately hugged him tightly and refused to let go.
Xing Chen had been used to sleeping alone since he was young, so he was a bit unaccustomed to having a person beside him. He tried to remove her hand that was holding him, but it only made Ran Xiangsi snuggle closer to him.
She moved closer to him, even nuzzling affectionately in his embrace, "Hug..."
Xing Chen had no choice but to turn to her, one hand protecting her head and the other holding her in his arms.
Sometimes he doubted whether she was truly asleep or just pretending to tease him.