Sheng Shi understood her meaning and patted her back rhythmically. Gu Lanshan's eyes gradually closed again, and her breathing became longer and steady. Just when Sheng Shi thought Gu Lanshan had fallen asleep, suddenly her hand moved lightly and gripped his hand.
His body shivered slightly, and then he heard Gu Lanshan's voice, soft and faint, "I am very afraid to be alone."
Sheng Shi couldn't clearly describe the feelings in the depths of his heart, a mixture of pain and happiness.
He also couldn't discern the real meaning behind Gu Lanshan's words—was she feeling too lonely and simply wanted someone to keep her company, or did she have other thoughts about him?
He looked at her with her eyes closed, appearing as if asleep, still beautiful and pretty, yet her lips were pursed with a hint of grievance.
