Simon stayed in the hospital room until after 9 PM before leaving.
Ruan Qi had lost too much blood, coupled with her nightmares, leaving her in a state of severe sleep deprivation over the past two days.
After sending Simon off, she soon couldn't hold on anymore and curled up in her blanket, falling asleep.
Xi Jiu walked out of the bathroom and saw the young girl hugging her pillow, deeply asleep.
His cold, ink-black eyes gradually softened. He quietly paced to the bed and used a remote control to turn off the main lights in the room.
The sudden change in lighting unsettled the sleeping Ruan Qi. Her brows furrowed slightly, and her small hands began fumbling nervously around the bed.
Xi Jiu hurriedly grasped her hand while using his other hand to gently pat the back of it.
"Baby, don't be scared. I'm here."
His patting was light and soothing, and his comforting voice felt like a cello in the deep of the night, bringing immense tranquility.
