After finishing the call, James Black threw back the quilt, got down to the ground, and went straight into the bathroom. He had thought that Jane Sampson would stay snuggled in the quilt, secretly delighted, and continue to sleep. To his surprise, she followed him barefoot, rubbing her bleary eyes with both hands.
"Didn't you say you were going to take care of me for a week?" Her voice was soft and coquettish, and even she herself may not have realized that her tone carried a hint of whining and complaint.
James Black was slightly taken aback, turned his head, and explained, "The guard team has an emergency, so the vacation is canceled."
After brushing his teeth, James Black hurriedly washed his face and then came out to scoop up the barefoot Jane Sampson from the ground in a princess hold and carried her back to the bed. He stretched out his hand to cover her with the quilt, his voice gentle, "I'll keep you company next time I'm on vacation."
