Lu Jinchen stepped out of the shower. A towel rested around his neck, and his damp hair clung to his forehead. As he walked into the dimly lit bedroom, his eyes softened at the peaceful sight before him.
Xia Yuqing was fast asleep.
She lay curled on her side, wrapped in the blanket, her chest rising and falling slowly. Her face looked calm and relaxed, completely different from the tension she had shown earlier. Seeing her like that made him smile.
He dried his hair, put on clean clothes, and quietly walked to the bed. Sliding under the covers, he pulled her gently into his arms. Hugging her tightly from behind, he pressed a soft kiss to her forehead.
"Good night," he whispered.
And with her warmth in his arms, he slowly drifted off to sleep.
Time passed slowly. The night grew darker and quieter. Outside, the wind rustled through the trees. Inside, everything was still. Xia Yuqing opened her eyes.
