Chapter 126 Chapter 126
The next morning, Lia was awakened by a noise overhead. Through her blurry vision, the nurse on duty was hanging a new IV bag on the metal rack at the head of the bed. The plastic film rustled against the bed, making a gentle rustling sound. Before she could fully regain consciousness,
The pain spreading along her esophagus reminded her that she was still in the hospital. Dreams and reality gradually separated, and she remembered the dream she had last night, and the kiss on her lips... - No, that was not a dream.
He had really been here. She opened her eyes abruptly and looked around for Quan Zhilong. But soon, disappointment washed over her. He wasn't there. The ward was empty, with only the nurse busying herself.
Seeing her wake up, the nurse greeted her with a smile: "Sorry to wake you. I'm Xiao Cui, the nurse responsible for changing your dressing today. It's still early, you can rest for a while."
The VIP ward is a key profit-making component of this hospital, and the nurses on duty are specially trained and exceptionally attentive. It's only eight in the morning, and the patient needs sleep more than most. Xiao Cui patiently consoles him.
Lia forced a smile upon hearing this, shaking her head to indicate she was fine. She'd been drowsy almost all day yesterday, and now, despite the physical discomfort, she felt a bit better. It was just that her hopes had been dashed, and she was inevitably feeling down.
Perhaps it was her body that was causing her trouble. The pain had nearly drained her strength, and her mind had become incredibly fragile. She knew that Quan Zhilong had already shortened his schedule for the trip to Jeju Island, leaving him with almost no free time these days.
Yet, she couldn't help but wish he were by her side. This longing was almost impossible to suppress with reason, and even she was surprised by the sense of loss surging within her. She needed him. More than ever.
There were soft footsteps at the door. Xiao Cui had just finished changing the medicine and tilted his head to look in the direction of the noise. He couldn't help but gasp when he saw who was coming. It was Quan Zhilong.
He had just returned from outside, dressed in black, black pants, a cap pulled low on his head, and a mask covering half his face. He was wrapped up tightly. But even so, Xiao Cui recognized him at a glance.
His aura was so outstanding that even if only his eyes were exposed, people could easily tell it was him. Xiao Cui just stared at him as he walked into the ward. He was so surprised that he stopped packing for a moment.
She had taken over from the morning shift. Xiao Xia, who had taken over the previous shift, had mentioned that Lia Kim had moved in, so she was mentally prepared and handled the situation well.
Normally, the VIP wards were reserved for the wealthy and powerful. She'd even seen a fair share of lesser-known politicians and chaebol affiliations, so she wasn't new to the world. But Quan Zhilong... was still a bit too much.
What's more, his appearance here at this time suggests a special relationship with Lia Kim. Big news... I never thought the romance rumors were true.
All sorts of gossip raced through her mind, and she was eager to pull out her phone and share it with her colleagues. Although they had signed a confidentiality agreement, there were no secrets between the nurses on duty.
Even though she was thinking this, Xiao Cui still maintained her professional ethics. She quickly put away the IV bag she had just replaced, politely greeted Quan Zhilong, and then walked away with the tray.
As soon as she left the ward, she couldn't wait to open the three-person nursing group of the VIP ward. [VIP Angels] Cui Dinger: Sisters... guess who I just met in Ward 3? Bai Yi Xiao Xia: Lia
Kim, didn’t I tell you that? Cui Dingge: Not only that, but also her boyfriend!!! Cui Dingge: @白衣小夏 why aren’t you sleeping yet? I’m super fast at giving injections: Who is her boyfriend? Do we know each other? Cui Dingge: Of course
Cui Dingge: I don’t just know him, I know him very well. Bai Yi Xiao Xia: YG producer? I saw him yesterday. Cui Dingge: No no no. Cui Dingge: It’s G! D! Bai Yi Xiao Xia: ?
Bai Yi Xiao Xia: Is it GD from GD? I’m super quick with injections: Wow… so the dating rumors are true? !!! Cui Ding Geer: There’s absolutely no mistake, he just nodded to me!
Bai Yi Xiao Xia: Wow~ I have goose bumps. I injected the needle very quickly: ...Does Lia Kim have any regrets in her life? TT
Xiaoxia in white: Uh, did you forget she came in with a drug overdose? If she'd had her stomach pumped any later, she'd have died. Cui Dinger: I was thinking about asking yesterday, is it depression? Xiaoxia in white: It seems not, the police even came by.
Bai Yi Xiao Xia: Who knows? I’m super fast at giving injections: Woohoo, that’s GD! Bai Yi Xiao Xia: @I’m super fast at giving injections. Do you want to swap shifts with me tonight? Maybe I can even run into him! I’m super fast at giving injections: Yes! I love the night shift!
Cui Dingle: ...that's not what you said before I give injections super fast: No matter, I'll change I'll change @白衣小夏白衣小夏: Hahahaha then I'm going to sleep peacefully I give injections super fast: blowing kiss.jpg
After Xiao Cui left, they were the only two left in the ward. Quan Zhilong took off his mask and sat down beside the bed. He hadn't slept all night, his eyes were red, and his chin was covered with blue stubble. He looked even sicker than the patient himself.
Lia originally wanted to pretend to greet him as if nothing had happened, but when she suddenly saw his haggard face, the fear and grievance that had been suppressed in her heart suddenly surged up.
She couldn't tell whether it was the fear of surviving the ordeal or the heartache she felt at seeing him like this. Her throat felt like it was clogged, her nose felt sore, and tears welled up uncontrollably. Quan Zhilong froze, his outstretched hand frozen in mid-air.
This was the first time she cried in front of him. "Does it hurt?" He frantically grabbed a tissue and wiped her tears. It would have been fine if he hadn't asked, but the words were like a trigger, and the more she wiped, the more tears flowed. Lia cried and shook her head.
She felt ashamed, but her tear glands couldn't control themselves, forcing her to let out all the fear and pain she'd felt for days. She wanted him to turn away, but she didn't have the strength to push him away. Quan Zhilong felt his heart tighten.
The pain spread like an instantaneous infection, from her tears all the way to his heart. He was at a loss for words, and in the end, he could only lean over and hug her tightly. The body in his arms was shockingly thin, and a strange throbbing grew in the pain.
She was leaning on him completely. It was as if he was her only support in the world. The feeling was so mixed and unfamiliar that he couldn't even tell whether he was the one comforting her or the one being comforted.
He raised his hand and clumsily patted the top of her head, again and again... ... After an unknown amount of time, Lia finally calmed down.
Her emotions had taken over just a moment ago, but when she came to her senses, she suddenly realized she was nestled against his shoulder, tears streaming down her face. She stole a glance and saw that the fabric of his shoulder was wet. A small puddle of unknown liquid. Her tears immediately stopped.
—The sky is falling. Life always hits her with one blow after another. Oh. Destruction. With despair in her heart, she simply rubs herself against it again. "..."
Quan Zhilong's attention was completely on her. The sobbing in his arms suddenly stopped, and he naturally noticed her little movement. As if not noticing the dampness on her shoulder, he simply pulled out a few more tissues and handed them to her. Lia's face suddenly became hot.
Discovered. She mechanically took the tissue, mechanically cleaned up the crime scene, stared straight ahead with a death-defying gaze, and lay back down. When she looked up, she happened to meet his gaze. He had been looking at her. With a look she had never seen before.
It was obscure and profound, like an undercurrent shrouded in thick fog. Quan Zhilong reached out, his fingertips gently brushing along the dried tear marks on her face. "...Does it still hurt?" he asked. Lia shook her head obediently. "You're lying."
How could it not hurt? A tube that thick, inserted into his stomach. Lia didn't explain, simply raising her hand to press the space between his furrowed brows. She wordlessly mouthed, "Don't be sad." Quan Zhilong understood.
He forced a smile, but his expression became increasingly tired. Seeing him like this, Lia no longer wanted him to accompany her. She raised her hand and made a "sleep" gesture next to her ear, meaning that he should go back and have a good rest. Quan Zhilong shook his head.
He needed to see her. The strange emotions swirling in his heart made him feel overwhelmed, and he couldn't tell what they were. Perhaps, it wasn't that she needed him, but that he needed her more.
He just sat there quietly, listening to the dripping sound until the morning light slowly came in.
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