Chapter 2
Chapter 2
My mother-in-law’s hand was mid-swing when another hand caught it, stopping her in her tracks.
Shen Yanlan had entered the room at some unknown point and now stood before me, shielding me behind him.
“Mother, if Huaiyi doesn’t want to drink it, then let it be.”
His mother’s face turned a mottled shade of pale and green. She shot me a sharp look before turning on her heel and walking out.
Shen Yanlan sat on the edge of the bed, his thumb gently brushing away the medicinal stains on my neck.
“It’s dirty,” he said. “Let me help you change.”
He undid the first button.
I tried to do it myself, but he pinned my wrist down.
“It’s alright. I enjoy dressing you, Huaiyi.”
The clothes stained with the herbal brew were stripped away.
My heart hammered against my ribs.
Fortunately, he simply helped me into a newly made set of clothes and did nothing else.
“Shen Yanlan,” I said, “I’ve been cooped up in the Shen Residence for so long. Can I go out for a walk?”
His fingers paused for a moment. Then, he smiled.
“As long as you let me accompany you, Huaiyi, we can go anywhere you like.”