He turned to the side, sat at the foot of the bed, and gazed at the open door. Li Hannian reached out, pulling Cotton Candy onto his lap, concern still evident in his eyes.
She appeared calm, but he couldn't help but worry.
His fingers gently caressed Cotton Candy's back fur as he cocked an ear toward the sounds coming from the bathroom, fearful she might encounter some mishap.
He listened to the faint sound of running water, the noise from the showerhead, the soft thud of her slippers hitting the floor…
After a prolonged silence, he spoke up, worried.
"Xixi?!"
"Hmm?!"
Her voice brought him a sigh of relief.
"It's nothing!"
Inside the bathroom.
Chu Nanxi sat quietly in the warm water, lifting her palm to scoop up water to wash her face. The scar on her face curled and peeled off.
Her gaze rested on the false scar on her finger; she naturally set it aside with care.
