Mu Chen sat by Song Ning's bed and rested his head near Song Ning's hand. He patted her gently like how she did when she consoled him.
Song Ning finally relaxed and fell into a deep sleep; she was exhausted. Her happy life was just about to begin.
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When Song Ning woke up, she felt pain all over her body. She knew something was amiss. She had already given birth, how could it still be so painful? Moreover, this was not the pain of giving birth; it was a sharp and searing pain all over her skin and flesh.
