Staying the Night

“Jian, you should remain here in the hospital for the night. I will post guards by the door to make sure no one will disturb you,” Father said.

“I understand, Father. I’ll spend the night here,” Wu Jian said.

“And I’m staying with him,” Wu Meiying declared.

“Meiying…” Father spoke in a warning tone.

Wu Meiying was having none of it. “I’m staying with him. I don’t want to leave his side.”

“I… I would also… like to stay with Wu Jian,” confessed a blushing Hou Jingshu.

An aggrieved look crossed Father’s face like he wasn’t sure what to do. Mother giggled as she stood up and made her way over to Father.

“Dear, I know you are all about propriety, but why not let those two stay with him for tonight? It’s clear they were frightened by what happened. Let them reassure themselves by remaining by his side,” she said, gently touching his arm. Her actions seemed to soothe the man, making him unconsciously relax his shoulders.