When she had just sunk into the water, she was startled awake in panic, but now with him by her side, all she felt was an overwhelming sense of security.
Gu Nanqiao let her mind go blank and completely fell asleep.
Huo Jingting lowered his gaze, looking at her delicate features, now drenched, her cheeks flushed on both sides, stunningly enticing.
He reached out to touch her face and lowered his voice, "Xiaoqiao…"
A slight tremor rippled through his heart, beneath his calm demeanor hid an irrepressible thrill and joy.
She had fallen asleep so peacefully, clearly trusting him completely, giving him her wholehearted dedication.
Huo Jingting leaned down and kissed her forehead.
She was the rib he had abandoned out of necessity, but now, he had found her again.
*
Awakening in the morning.
He had slept for about four hours and when he opened his eyes, it was not yet eight.
