Lin Yan had a nightmare, filled with images of a man lying in a pool of blood. Having never witnessed such a scene, she was profoundly disturbed.
In the middle of the night, she woke up screaming, gasping for air, her bangs wet and sticking to her forehead.
Lu Chenyuan heard her and sat up too, in the pitch-dark room, where he could only see her slender body heaving back and forth, Lin Yan's hands covering her chest.
"Had a nightmare?"
Lin Yan did not respond, appearing stunned, as the villagers say that fright could lead to hysteria, driving a person insane.
Lu Chenyuan reached out, pulled Lin Yan towards him, her pajama top wide open, revealing her light pink underwear.
"It's okay, don't be scared," Lu Chenyuan said, picking up the blanket and covering Lin Yan, who lay in his arms.
