The guard watching over her came in to check on her and surprisingly leniently said, âYouâre not feeling well, just get a good rest today, no need to move around.â
Qiao Ning nodded slightly, lay back down, and continued her idle daze.
Her body felt a bit uncomfortable and off, but she didnât pay any attention to it.
Her mind had long been beyond such matters because she had already lost her spiritâ¦
Just like that, Qiao Ning lay in bed all day, dozing fitfully, waking and sleeping.
The day passed quickly, and the night came again.
Qiao Ning mechanically ate something and then continued to lay on the bed, lost in a daze.
She thought that having slept so much during the day, she would not be able to sleep at nightâ¦
Yet unexpectedly, she soon fell straight into a deep sleep.
Perhaps out of sheer loneliness, she craved warmth.
So she dreamt yet again, dreamed that someone held her body, his embrace was scorching, warm.
Qiao Ning unknowingly closed in on him, curled up in his arms, wanting to absorb more of the warmth.
It might have been her imagination, but she felt like she was being held even more firmly.
Such an embrace made Qiao Ning want to cryâ¦
A tear slid inexplicably from the corner of her eye.
Under such a warm embrace, Qiao Ningâs consciousness once again plunged into the darkness.@@novelbin@@
But that warmth made her feel a sting of attachment and greed.
Even when waking the next morning, she seemed able to still feel the lingering warmthâ¦
But she knew, it was all but a fantasy.
Locked in this place, no one could come in, and no one would miraculously show up to give her warmth.
So it was all false⦠she was still alone.
And she would soon be executedâ¦
She didnât know if it was because she no longer had any illusions, but after that day, Qiao Ning never again had such strange dreams.
Thus, like a walking zombie, time passed, until Hai Xiaotang came to visit her.
He wasnât able to visit before, but now, finally, he could.
As soon as he had the chance, Hai Xiaotang came immediately.
Qiao Ning was happy to see him, and seeing him lifted her spirits a bit. But upon seeing her, Hai Xiaotangâs mood turned even more somber.
Because Qiao Ning had lost a lot of weight, she was already thin, but now she looked as if she could be blown away by a gust of wind.
Her face, once slightly chubby, had gotten much thinner, the baby fat was gone.
Especially her eyes, they were once so clear and sparkling, now they were like dry wells, dark and lifeless.
But seeing him, Qiao Ning smiled, âXiaotang, long time no see.â
She greeted him in a soft voice, as if she was still that innocent girl.
Hai Xiaotang resisted the stinging in his nose and asked with concern, âQiao Ning, are you okay in there? Iâm sorry I couldnât visit till now.â
Qiao Ning shook her head: âItâs okay. Xiaotang, you donât have to worry about me, Iâm fine here.â
âBut youâve lost so much weightâ¦â Hai Xiaotang said distressedly, âQiao Ning, Iâm still trying to find a way to save you, just hang in there a little longer, never give up on yourself!â
Every time, she comforted and encouraged her like this.
Qiao Ning was truly touched, she laughed, âXiaotang, donât worry, I will live. Even if I only have one day left to live, I will live it well. I wonât let your kindness go to waste, Iâll keep being strong!â