Undoubtedly, Shen Lin understood her well enough and could guess her thoughts.
Having her thoughts laid bare by Shen Lin, Ye Xinning's instinctive reaction was to argue. She didn't like having her innermost feelings laid bare for all to see.
Ye Xinning turned her face away from Shen Lin, "Who said I still love you? I just..."
"Just what?" Before Ye Xinning could finish speaking, Shen Lin interrupted her.
He stared at her intently, his gaze unwavering. Under that intense gaze, Ye Xinning found herself unable to utter a single word.
She turned her face away, allowing herself to gradually calm down.
Yes, when facing Shen Lin, she seemed unable to remain as calm as before.
"Ningning." She didn't speak, and Shen Lin didn't press her for an answer. He pressed his forehead against hers, and his voice was even gentler than before.
"It feels so good to be able to hold you like this."
Ye Xinning wanted to say something, but when the words reached her lips, she felt that it wouldn't be appropriate to say anything at this moment.
She suddenly remembered the time when Shen Lin was in the car accident. She pursed her lips and asked him, "What were you thinking in that second after the accident? Did you regret it?"
"Regret what?"
"Downstairs from me." Although this was the topic Ye Xinning least wanted to discuss, she still wanted to know.
"What are you saying, you fool? I could never regret waiting for you, let alone anything else."
Ye Xinning stared into Chen Lin's eyes, raised his hand to touch her eyes, then leaned down and unexpectedly kissed her lips.
"What was I thinking at that moment? I just told myself that I absolutely couldn't let anything happen to me. I haven't even waited for your forgiveness yet, how could something happen to me?"
So, at the moment of the car accident, was she still on his mind?
Ye Xinning felt a warm current flowing through her heart; it was a long-lost feeling of satisfaction and happiness.
Ye Xinning stayed at the hospital that night. Shen Lin had just woken up, so she couldn't be careless. While she stayed with Shen Lin, she also waited for the others to arrive.
In the middle of the night, she finally couldn't stay awake any longer and fell asleep. When Shen Lin woke up, the person next to her bed was fast asleep.
After falling asleep, she was not as indifferent and calm as when she was awake; instead, she possessed a harmless tranquility.
Shen Lin looked at the sleeping person; it was such an ordinary scene, yet it felt incredibly precious to him.
He stood by the bed, looked at the person for a long time, and finally got up, picked them up, and placed them on the hospital bed.
He lay down beside her, leaned down slightly, and placed a gentle kiss on her lips. "It's so good to have you by my side."
...
The next morning, Ye Xinning was the first to wake up. As soon as she woke up, she moved her body and realized that she was lying in a warm embrace. She was stunned.
She looked up and saw Shen Linjun's handsome face appear before her.
Her body stiffened, and she was still a little disoriented. She was clearly lying by the bedside, so how did she end up in bed after waking up?
Seeing Shen Lin up close like this, Ye Xinning couldn't help but freeze in shock.
She had seen Shen Lin with his eyes closed before, and now that she saw him again, she knew he was just asleep, but she still couldn't help but reach out and put her hand to his nose.
Ye Xinning breathed a sigh of relief as the warm breath reached her fingertips.
Just then, her outstretched hand was grasped, and the next second, the man opened his eyes, looked at her, and had a warm smile in his eyes and brows.
"What's wrong?"
Ye Xinning, "..."
Feeling like she'd been caught red-handed, Ye Xinning steadied herself and said, "It's nothing."
"Are you worried that I'll fall into a deep sleep again and never wake up?"
Ye Xinning frowned. "Pah, pah, pah, what nonsense are you talking about?"
Shen Lin's casual remark elicited such a strong reaction from Ye Xinning, and the smile on his lips continued to widen.
"They're worried about me, but they won't admit it."
Ye Xinning was a little annoyed by Shen Lin's relaxed attitude. "Fine, whatever."
She said this and got up.
Shen Lin held her tightly, refusing to let her leave. "I know you're worried about me, and I'm glad you care. Don't worry, I'm fine.
Ye Xinning sat there for a long time without moving.
In the end, he didn't say anything more, just said, "What do you want to eat? I'll have Wenzhu and the others buy it."
"It will be all right."
When Shen Nanxing and Zhou Jiamu arrived, Ye Xinning had just finished breakfast with Shen Lin.
"Big brother, Sister Xinning."
Ye Xinning hummed in agreement. "Why did you come so early? Have you had breakfast?"
"I've eaten, brother. How are you feeling today? Are you feeling better?" Shen Nanxing asked.
Shen Lin nodded. "Much better."
"That's good. Get some rest. I'll go ask the doctor when you can be discharged."
"Um."
At this moment, Zhou Jiamu also spoke up, having changed his way of addressing Shen Lin to call him "Big Brother" along with Shen Nanxing.
"Big brother, get some rest."
Shen Nanxing left after sitting for a short while. Ye Xinning watched her leave with Zhou Jiamu, her gaze deep and thoughtful.
What are you thinking about?
Shen Lin's well-defined hand landed in hers, and Ye Xinning came back to her senses.
He said casually, "It's nothing."
"Not going to talk?" Shen Lin raised an eyebrow.
Ye Xinning laughed, "Okay, okay, it's nothing. I just suddenly felt that Nanxing and Zhou Jiamu are quite suitable to be together."
"I heard they're getting married?"
Ye Xinning nodded. "Yes, preparations are underway. It's good that you're awake. Nanxing said before that he would be very disappointed if you couldn't attend the wedding."
Shen Lin remained calm and simply replied, "Hmm."
Ye Xinning looked at Shen Lin, somewhat surprised, "Why are you so calm?"
"Otherwise what? Should I stop her from marrying Zhou Jiamu?"
"I thought that since you and Chi Zhao are so close, you would at least speak up for Chi Zhao."
"Everyone has the right to make their own choices. It is her freedom to choose. If the final outcome is that she ends up with Zhou Jiamu, it only means that she and Chi Zhao are not meant to be."
Ye Xinning, "..."
She didn't speak. Shen Lin leaned closer, looked at her small face, and asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"
Ye Xinning seemed to be deep in thought, "How come you can't be so insightful about things between us?"
"Because, in this lifetime, the only person who can stand by your side is me."
Ye Xinning, "..."
What's going on? After being in a coma for three months, this person's mouth has become more and more eloquent.
They've become increasingly domineering.
"While I was hospitalized, you, Mumu, and Mojing didn't get to relax properly, did you?"
Where did she find relaxation? In those nights when no one could see, how many times had she cried because he was unconscious?
Of course, Ye Xinning wouldn't say these things to Shen Lin.
"After I get better, I'll take you to the amusement park."
"Let's talk about it when you're better."
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