The ward was eerily empty, devoid of any noises. Only the distinct disinfectant smell of the hospital, mixed with the floral scent of the room, filled the air.
Thankfully, the sweet scent of the flowers covered up the disinfectant, which made it not as terrible to smell.
Xia Liyou was still under the influence of the anesthetic, so she slept heavily, but she could vaguely hear someone talking to her
However, she couldn't really understand what was being said.
"You're not allowed to do this again, do you understand?" Ou Chengtian's words were as much admonishment to her as self-reminder. He even laughed after saying it.
He had no idea how long he sat there at her bedside, or even when he fell asleep.
The morning sunlight came softly and warmly through the gauze window screens.
Outside the window, the verdant trees, accompanied by the bird songs, seemed to soothe the spirit.
