Shi Nian stared at his hand, dumbfounded.
The man brought with him such devastating news but his face remained solemn and sour as usual as if he was just talking about weather. Finally, because of his urging, Shi Nian gingerly placed her hand on him, still in a daze. He shook her hand firmly, the surface of his skin was dry and warm.
"Wait, wait." Doctor Chun held his forehead exasperatedly. "How did things turn out like this?"
Xu Binchen gave an 'ah' as if he had just remembered that there's Doctor Chun in the room. "If it's about the patient's privacy, don't worry." He turned to Shi Nian and told her seriously. "You will not always see me but I will be around the clock. Don't be scared, the police will protect you."
Shi Nian blinked and shook her head. She wasn't scared at all. Hell, if her presence could make the criminal appear sooner, then Shi Nian would gladly become the bait for the police.
Doctor Chun interjected, his face weary. "You know that's not what I mean—"
