Chapter 175: Who Made the First Move

Jia Qing exhaled a sigh of relief.

"Dr. Ye, could you help me tie up my hair? It must be very messy and unattractive, right?"

"Sure." Ye Yan's expression unconsciously softened as she picked up a comb and began combing Jia Qing's hair.

Jia Qing had a head of long black hair, but lifting those tresses revealed her scalp—red, swollen, and bruised from being frequently pulled.

Long hair, something girls usually cherish, had become a weapon others used to harm them.

Ye Yan was gentle and careful in her movements, fearful of hurting her.

After tying the hair, Jia Qing pointed to a desk nearby, "Dr. Ye, use that hairpin, please. It's from my mother."

Ye Yan picked up a black hairpin with an ancient design, worn from many years of use.

She secured Jia Qing's hair, leaving the young girl's face looking delicate and soft, still unmistakably beautiful despite wearing a hospital gown.

However, the bruises marring her body detracted from her beauty, creating a distressing sight.