Chapter 444 - 445: It’s Simpler When Dead
"Done." The nurse pulls out the syringe, adeptly pressing the puncture with a cotton ball.
After the injection, Gu Tingyun, clutching Guibao’s hand, looks at the small red dot on her flawless skin. It seems very glaring, making his chest feel oppressed and uncomfortable.
Ma Xiulian’s eyes turn red. She gently pats her beloved granddaughter’s little belly, "Guibao, Grandma’s darling, it doesn’t hurt! When you’re better, Grandma will cook you a big pot of meat!"
In her heart, she pleads with God to let Guibao wake up soon!
She vows to protect Guibao like the apple of her eye in the future, so she won’t suffer the slightest discomfort ever again!
Chen Jianjun also feels terrible standing aside, as he was the one who took Guibao to his sister-in-law’s house to rescue her yesterday.
He had resolved to protect his daughter and parents, to let them live better lives.
But now, he can only helplessly watch as Guibao lies on the bed being poked with needles. As her father, he feels a deep sense of defeat welling up in his heart.
After calming his emotions, his gaze shifts to Gu Tingyun. Worried he would be bored sitting idle in the ward, Chen Jianjun, in his slightly hoarse voice, says, "Tingyun, there’s a library nearby. If you feel bored, you can go there and read a book."