There was only one bathroom, and Xiang Jin was inevitably subjected to some kind of abuse by someone. Although it didn't quench her thirst, it did provide some relief and comfort.
He lifted the covers and lay down beside her.
Xiang Jin silently moved in the opposite direction...
"Come here," he commanded coldly.
Xiang Jin didn't move.
"Looks like you don't want to sleep tonight..."
Xiang Jin quickly rolled over.
Murong Xiao took the opportunity to put his arm around her waist and placed his hand on her flat stomach.
The intense heat from her hands warmed her skin, and the discomfort in her stomach inexplicably lessened.
"Murong Xiao, you..." Have you done these things for others as well?
Or was she the only one who had ever experienced his gentleness?
"Um?"
Murong Xiao closed his eyes and made a muffled sound from his throat.
"It's nothing... I just suddenly thought, when you're with Miss Fang and the others, would you—"
Murong Xiao opened his eyes.
He looked into those mesmerizing eyes, and something seemed to be about to burst forth from them.
Xiang Jin's heart started pounding.
"Go to sleep, why are you thinking such nonsense?"
"……oh."
Xiang Jin closed his eyes.
Just as she was drifting off to sleep, the person next to her suddenly turned to her side and hugged her even tighter.
"Ah Jin," he called softly, like a murmur in his sleep.
"Hmm?" Xiang Jin opened her eyes.
"Let's live a good life together," he whispered in her ear.
Forget about that man, never mention divorce again, and live together like you did in Fengjia Village, relying on each other for survival.
If you lack feelings, cultivate them; if you lack money, work hard to earn it; if you lack confidence, create days filled with confidence.
Even in poverty, confusion, and uncertainty, we will never abandon each other.
This... was their vow.
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