I don't know how much time passed.
Night returned to its deathly stillness.
Her voice gradually faded away outside.
He got up, walked to the door, placed his fingers on the doorknob, paused, and then gently turned it open with a click.
Sure enough, she was nowhere to be seen outside.
A huge weight was lifted from Gu Lianzhou's heart.
Yet, it quickly spread into a state of indescribable emotion.
Disappointed? Relieved?
Even he himself couldn't see it clearly.
He stood there, still shrouded in shadow, his aura becoming gloomy and obscure.
Just as he was about to close the door, his body suddenly stiffened.
He suddenly turned his head, took a long stride, and stepped into the light outside the door.
Sure enough, on the wall by the door, I saw a small figure curled up on the ground.
Shen Zhiyi hugged her knees, like a delicate flower broken in a storm, huddled against the cold wall, unconsciously seeking shelter, her brows tightly furrowed.
She was leaning against the direction of his bed.
She seemed to be in a deep sleep, yet extremely restless, as if she might slip and fall to the ground at any moment.
Gu Lianzhou's heart sank suddenly.
He stood there silently, his chest heaving.
His broad shoulders cast a silent and subdued silhouette under the light.
I don't know how much time passed.
He sighed resignedly.
He walked up to her, squatted down, and gently picked her up with his large hands.
The person in my arms was incredibly soft.
Almost the instant she fell into his arms, she seemed to smell a familiar scent, and like a bird returning home, she snuggled tightly into his embrace.
Her fingertips unconsciously grabbed his collar.
"Brother..." she murmured as if in a dream, her cheek brushing against his neck.
His shallow breaths sprayed onto his Adam's apple.
Gu Lianzhou stopped in his tracks.
He instinctively tightened his grip on her arm.
He lowered his head, his gaze falling on her unguarded sleeping face, and the thin layer of ice deep in his eyes melted a little.
They were about to take her back to her room.
Suddenly, the sound of servants' footsteps came from the end of the corridor.
Gu Lianzhou instinctively turned around, hugged the person in his arms, and retreated into his room.
With a flick of the heel, gently kick the door shut.
"Click".
The door lock clicked shut.
His heart sank as well.
Gu Lianzhou pursed his lips, a hint of disbelief flashing through his mind.
Why is he hiding?
A cold gaze dispelled the dark emotions within.
He lowered his eyelashes and stared at Shen Zhiyi, who was clinging to him in the darkness.
Ultimately, he was overcome by indescribable emotions.
He carried her to his bed.
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