Ren Xuelan's heart skipped a beat.

The first thing my son said when he opened his eyes wasn't "Mom."

They actually asked about Su Yanning, that outsider?

She feigned ignorance, put on a smile, and said naturally:

"Su Yanning? She hasn't been here. Son, your parents have been here taking care of you these past few days!"

Xie Huaiye's face was pale.

His eyes, however, remained deep and sharp as he stared directly at Ren Xuelan.

"mom."

His voice was still a little weak, but his tone was very firm:

"Don't try to fool me. I remember everything. I remember everything that happened these past few days clearly."

Ren Xuelan's smile faltered.

This kid's really come back to his senses; he's not easy to fool.

"well."

She sighed, knowing she couldn't hide it any longer, and said in a deep voice:

"She...she took care of you for a few days, but she's gone now."

She thought to herself, "My son has finally woken up."

Su Yanning had better not get involved anymore!

"They've left?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Huaiye immediately struggled to sit up.

The movement aggravated the cables on his medical equipment, causing him to wince in pain.

"Where did she go? I have to go find her!"

"Oh my god! Don't move!"

Ren Xuelan was so frightened that she held him down, feeling both angry and anxious.

It seems he's really determined to see that girl!

Left with no other option, Ren Xuelan had to take out her phone.

He walked to the side, lowered his voice, and called Xie Heng:

"Hey? Our son's awake! He insists on seeing Su Yanning! You need to call her back right away!"

Xie Heng, on the other end of the phone, was accompanying Yan Ning as they walked out of the hospital.

Upon hearing that his son was awake, he practically jumped for joy: "He's awake?! That's wonderful! Thank God!"

Yan Ning, who was standing next to him, suddenly stopped in her tracks.

He's awake? Really awake?

The disappointment and worry that were weighing heavily on my heart just moments ago.

He was instantly overwhelmed by a tremendous ecstasy.

My heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to burst out of my chest.

"Let's go! Let's go back together!"

Xie Heng grabbed Yan Ning, who was still somewhat dazed.

The two practically ran back to the emergency room.

As soon as the door opened, Yan Ning's gaze met that of the person sitting on the hospital bed.

Xie Huaiye was also looking at her.

Their eyes met, and the air seemed to freeze.

He was no longer that naive little boy who depended on her.

Now, his eyes were deep and complex, with a sharpness she recognized.

Yet it seems there's something else added to it.

It's like a whirlpool that's trying to suck her in.

Her throat was dry, and she didn't know what to do with her hands and feet.

The attending physician, Director Wang, was a shrewd man. Seeing the situation, he quickly cleared his throat:

"Um... Mr. Xie just woke up, so he must have a lot to say to Miss Yan Ning alone?"

"Why don't we go outside first and let them have a proper talk?"

He secretly gave Xie Heng a wink.

Ren Xuelan was extremely unhappy and muttered, "What are some things that we parents can't listen to? I'm not leaving, I'm staying here!"

Xie Heng knew perfectly well what his son was thinking; he understood the look in his son's eyes. He definitely had something to say to Yan Ning alone.

He quickly pulled Ren Xuelan out, half-pushing and half-carrying her:

"Oh dear, our son is so big now! Give him some space! Come on, let's wait outside."

He was strong and persuaded Ren Xuelan and the other medical staff to leave without saying a word.

The door closed gently.

Only the two of them remained in the room.

The ticking sound of the instrument became exceptionally clear.

Yan Ning felt her face burning and her heart racing.

She caught sight of the apple on the bedside table and went over to it as if it were a lifeline:

"Um, are you... are you hungry? Shall I peel an apple for you?"

"Need not."

Xie Huaiye spoke, his voice lower than before, with a hoarseness from just waking up.

He reached out, seemingly trying to stop her from taking the fruit knife.

The fingertips of the two people.

They bumped into each other so casually and gently.

Like being struck by a weak electric current.

Yan Ning's fingers jerked back, and the apple almost fell to the ground.

She quickly withdrew her hand and clenched the hem of her clothes.

The spot that was touched felt like it was on fire.

Xie Huaiye's gaze followed her flustered movements, his eyes growing even deeper.

He didn't withdraw his hand, but just looked at her quietly.

Yan Ning took a deep breath and tried to find her voice.

She asked the question that made her uneasy:

"Um, do you... remember? When you were a child?"

She asked cautiously, her heart pounding in her throat.

Xie Huaiye looked at her and paused for a few seconds.

Those few seconds felt like an eternity to Yan Ning.

Then, he spoke clearly:

"Remember."

His gaze was fixed on her, as if trying to see into the depths of her soul.

She added, word by word, "I remember everything, including how you've taken care of me these past few days."

boom--!

Yan Ning felt as if something had exploded in her head!

Remember?! Remember everything?!

Then wouldn't that mean... He remembered that night, he was afraid of thunder and insisted on crawling into her bed?

I remember him sleeping with his arms wrapped around hers like a koala.

I remember it was in a cave.

That wet, heart-pounding kiss?

I remember him relentlessly pressing her to tell him whether she liked him or not.

I remember him calling her "sister" every day.

Should I cling to her and act cute?

Good heavens!

Yan Ning's face turned bright red instantly.

The fire burned all the way up to the base of my ears.

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