Shen Shiqing nodded in agreement but also spoke up for Song Zhen, "Madam, as Dr. Song's private doctor, I have been accompanying and taking care of his health for five whole years.
Mr. Song is not just my employer, but also my friend.
He originally planned to keep this from you, intending to wait until George's condition was completely stable before telling you.
He believed that would be better for you, at least you wouldn't have to see George as he is now.
I'm not sure why, but Mr. Song suddenly changed his mind.
But I believe that no matter what, what he cares about most is you; he can't bear to see you sad.
Please muster your spirits and, together with Mr. Song, make an effort to help George, and don't make Mr. Song regret telling you this after seeing your sorrow."
Dr. Li chuckled softly, looking at Shen Shiqing with a slightly profound gaze.
He didn't expect Shen Shiqing to be able to seize the moment and speak up for Song Zhen so seamlessly.
Although Dr. Li also wanted to become Song Zhen's private doctor, he was, unfortunately, just a psychologist.
He had noticed that Song Zhen had serious psychological issues: an extreme lack of security, but he didn't dare to mention it, and Song Zhen wouldn't admit it.
With a shifting gaze, Dr. Li also said warmly, "This time, Mr. Song's complete honesty with you is a good start. Please, madam, pull yourself together and don't discourage his initial intention of being honest with you."
Gu Xinzhou felt that both men made sense.
It was already very difficult for Song Zhen to be honest with her tonight; she should encourage him to always be sincere with her from now on, rather than making him regret his openness.
With this thought, Gu Xinzhou finally broke her silence, "I was too anxious and scared the child.
And just now, I couldn't help crying, which gave the child a bad first impression of me.
Don't worry, I will pull myself together and gradually get George to accept me.
I will work hard together with Song Zhen!"
Seeing her suddenly say so much, the two doctors also felt somewhat relieved.
Shen Shiqing took his leave, "I'm going to rest now; you keep Madam company for a while!"
In the bedroom—
Song Zhen didn't know how to soothe the child.
He had no experience in sleeping with a child.
Remembering the song that Gu Yibo used to sing to Gu Xinzhou, he held George in his arms, gently patting his shoulder, and sang the song tenderly.
Song Zhen's singing, though muffled by the door, reached the living room.
The lyrics were too quiet to make out.
But the melody was very familiar to Gu Xinzhou.
As she listened, she too relaxed and began humming along.
Dr. Li, witnessing this, thought to himself that the best cure for psychological diseases wasn't actually psychologists, but rather the companionship of family or loved ones.
He rose slowly and went back to his room quietly.
Song Zhen also heard the soft singing of Gu Xinzhou coming from outside the door.
His gaze softened even further, his actions more cherishing.
And so, George fell asleep to his parents' singing.
He lay with his eyes closed, his mouth slightly open, looking very tired.
His small hand was still clutching Song Zhen's clothes tightly, as if he was afraid Song Zhen might leave halfway.
Seeing this, Song Zhen's heart was stung once again.
How lacking in security must this child be?
Song Zhen settled him in, tucked in the blanket, and fearing he might wake up, sat by the bedside holding his little hand for nearly an hour.
Once he was sure the child was sound asleep, Song Zhen hurriedly got up and tiptoed out.