"Hmph! I know it's childish! You're not allowed to laugh!" Lin Xinyue bit her lip, clenched her little fists, and threatened Gu Yu with a fierce expression.
Being afraid of sleeping alone as a child was, in her view, quite embarrassing.
But Gu Yu didn't laugh.
Instead, he walked over seriously and gently embraced her.
"It's okay, from now on, I'll replace Prince Bear to protect you."
Gu Yu said in a soft voice, withdrawing one hand to gently play with Lin Xinyue's falling hair.
Lin Xinyue let go of the large bear she had been holding, froze for two seconds, and then gently wrapped her arms around Gu Yu as well.
She rested her face against Gu Yu's chest, the light in her eyes flickering, quietly listening to Gu Yu's heartbeat.
The two stood in silence.
Just then, Mrs. Lin came by, supporting Mr. Lin back to their room, and saw this scene as they passed the doorway.
