Chapter 22: Inexplicable Forgiveness
Chu Mengyao watched Ye Fan trembling on the sofa, and after a moment of surprise, a deep sense of tenderness involuntarily arose in her heart. She gently moved to Ye Fan’s side and embraced him.
She remembered how she used to be scared of thunder when she was a child, just like Ye Fan, unable to sleep. She thought of her mother comforting her, and although she didn’t know if Ye Fan had a nightmare or something sad came to mind, she couldn’t help but give Ye Fan a hug, feeling that this was the greatest support she could offer to him.
Just as Chu Mengyao expected, Ye Fan quickly calmed down in her arms, becoming peaceful and serene.
"Don’t be afraid, I’m here with you. Don’t be afraid." Chu Mengyao’s voice carried unprecedented gentleness.
She gently patted Ye Fan’s head, just like a mother soothing a child who had a nightmare.
Soon, under Chu Mengyao’s comfort, Ye Fan fell asleep in her arms.
Looking at Ye Fan’s peaceful expression as he fell into a deep sleep, Chu Mengyao gently stroked his cheek, pondering in her heart, "I wonder what he’s been through, shivering alone in the dark in the middle of the night."
She could guess that Ye Fan’s past must have been very difficult, but she didn’t know to what extent.