Looking at the empty bedchamber, he suddenly felt a little uncomfortable, as if something was missing.
He massaged his forehead, a rueful smile appearing on his face.
He had gone through all those years in solitude, but that one short night was already enough to make it feel strange returning to his bedchamber where he lived for so many years.
He sighed and sat down on the edge of the bed. When he looked at the inner side of the bed, it was as if the girl was lying there.
He could almost imagine how relaxed that girl must be feeling now without him by her side.
He tapped on his knees with his slender fingers, and a smile suddenly formed on his mouth.
He only indulged her request because he knew that her body was still hurting and that she could not withstand any more exertion. Besides, she was going to visit her natal home tomorrow, and she needed a good night's rest so that she could walk properly.
However, after tomorrow…
