Chapter 163 You really... won't find me troublesome?
The waiting process is always somewhat agonizing.
Especially when you see time slipping away and there's still no news.
Before we knew it, it was the last night of the deadline for fulfilling our karmic debts.
The sky outside the window was dark, with twinkling stars.
Only a small nightlight was on in the room. Zhong Wan lay on the bed, turning over restlessly.
Zhong Wan and Lin Yan'an spent the entire day trying to ignore their anxiety.
However, the sharp-eyed Old Master Zhou and his companion still noticed some clues.
Especially after Zhong went upstairs that evening, Lin Yan'an's absent-mindedness became even more obvious.
"Cough cough."
Upon seeing this, Old Master Zhou coughed heavily twice.
As expected, it instantly caught Lin Yan'an's attention.
"grandfather?"
Lin Yan'an looked at him with some concern and asked with care, "Why did you suddenly start coughing? Should I go and call a doctor to take a look at you?"
Upon hearing this, Old Master Zhou's lips curled slightly, and he was about to reach for his water glass when...
Uncle Zhao thoughtfully picked it up and handed it to him.
Grandpa Zhou lowered his head and took two sips of his drink before looking at Lin Yan'an and saying, "Yan'an."
"Grandpa noticed that you and Wanwan seemed a bit distracted throughout the day. You two didn't talk much. Did you have a fight?"
"Grandpa is telling you, the girl you marry is meant to be pampered and cherished, understand?"
Lin Yan'an nodded helplessly upon hearing this: "Grandpa, don't worry, I know."
"And Wanwan and I didn't argue, it was because of some other things."
Grandpa Zhou understood; if Lin Yan'an didn't bring it up with him, he wouldn't press the matter further.
He nodded slowly: "It's good that we didn't argue."
"Alright, it's getting late, go back and get some rest."
"I think Wanwan seems a bit down, so why don't you go upstairs and spend more time with her?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the old man held his cane in one hand and stretched out the other.
Uncle Zhao immediately understood and reached out to help him up.
"I'm getting old, so I'm going back to rest now."
"Okay, Grandpa, Uncle Zhao, goodnight."
"good evening."
Lin Yan'an sat alone on the sofa, watching the two figures disappear into the distance, then looked up at the upstairs.
I couldn't help but let out a long sigh, compose myself, and then get up.
Back at their room door, Lin Yan'an raised his hand and pressed the doorknob, trying to force a smile.
He cannot, or at least should not, be troubled in front of Zhong Wan right now.
She was already very annoyed.
He had to strive to be her pillar, her support, rather than just another person who needed her comfort.
Take another deep breath.
A relaxed smile returned to Lin Yan'an's face before she gently pushed open the door and went inside.
Only one bedside lamp was on in the room.
Zhong Wan lay on her side with her back to the door, her figure appearing somewhat frail under the blanket.
Upon hearing the door open, Zhong Wan stirred.
She changed her posture, facing the doorway, and focused intently on his figure.
Lin Yan'an closed the door and asked softly as she walked away, "Not asleep yet?"
His voice was low, and his words carried obvious concern.
"Um."
Zhong Wan gave a muffled "hmm" and patted the spot next to her.
Lin Yan'an instantly understood, then unbuttoned his shirt and tossed it aside.
He lay down next to her in bed and reached out to pull her into his arms.
Zhong Wan hugged him tightly, as if that would give her the sense of security she craved.
Lin Yan'an rested his chin on her forehead and asked gently, "Still thinking about that countdown?"
Zhong Wan paused for a moment upon hearing this, then nodded gently: "Yes, Lin Yan'an, I'm suddenly a little scared..."
I'm afraid of that unknown fear.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here."
Lin Yan'an interrupted her, tightened his arms around her, and comforted her gently yet firmly, "There's still time. What if a miracle really happens?"
"And even if you don't, don't be afraid,"
"It's only seven days. I promise I'll stay by your side forever."
Undeniably, his firm promise did give Zhong Wan a moment of peace of mind.
She looked up and met Lin Yan'an's eyes.
In the dim light, his gaze was deep, filled with doting affection and determination as he looked at her.
Zhong Wan reached out and gently stroked his face, asking with a slight smile, "Lin Yan'an,"
"Um."
"Have I ever told you that your eyes are beautiful?"
Lin Yan'an was taken aback upon hearing this, but then his eyes instantly filled with laughter.
His Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and he hummed in response: "I just said that."
"hehe."
Zhong Wan couldn't help but chuckle softly, her slender, white phone pressed against his face, her thumb gently stroking the corner of his eye.
The same pair of eyes, upon first meeting, were filled with unfamiliarity and anger at being disturbed.
And then, after a moment of stunned silence, he instantly regained his composure, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.
Although his expression changed quickly in that instant, Zhong Wan still remembered it clearly.
Both expressions were resolute, yet their current gazes were remarkably different.
It seemed that, without anyone noticing, his gaze towards her had become filled with tenderness.
Even that resolute look was full of warmth to her.
I still felt a little uneasy and anxious.
But undeniably, his existence and his unwavering protection seem to possess a kind of magic.
It dispelled the panic in her heart.
Yes, with him around, what did she have to be afraid of?
Although her thoughts at that moment were somewhat immoral, it was undeniable.
If one of her senses really diminishes to its lowest point, it would be a good opportunity to test him.
This is somewhat different from the feeling of soreness, weakness, and drowsiness I experienced a few days ago.
His usefulness will be most evident when she is unable to even take care of herself.
This might be... an opportunity to see the true nature of the people around you, that is, him.
Although I chose him initially out of pragmatism and on a whim,
But undeniably, she was also the one who stayed with him until the end.
In that instant, she seemed to understand what her husband meant.
My spouse, my spouse, is there to accompany me in my old age.
When the word flashed through her mind, it felt as if her heart had been scalded, and a strange warmth surged through her.
The image of her parents pressuring her to get married flashed through her mind. At that time, she felt annoyed and disgusted, but now, she seemed to have a different understanding.
Zhong Wan looked at the man in front of her.
Looking into his deep, amber eyes, she was the only image he could see.
"Lin Yan'an."
She called out again, her voice much softer than before.
"Yes, I'm here."
Lin Yan'an lowered his head slightly, his forehead pressed affectionately against hers.
Zhong Wan gently nuzzled his nose and asked softly, "If I really can't see or hear anymore, you really... won't find me troublesome?"
Her words carried a hint of probing, and also a trace of longing that she herself was unaware of.
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