Chapter 143 Things Changed

It was a flat-out threat!

She cried even harder, and he simply had no idea how to comfort someone.

She sobbed pathetically, and he tried to comfort her. Perhaps he realized that he had no talent in comforting others and began to read her stories.

He held onto her hand tightly and looked at her the entire time as he read one story after another.

She felt safe, even though she did not like listening to stories.

In the end, he looked at her and said, “Sleep well. You will be better when you wake up. I will stay right here.”

His eyes had only her. The curtains by the large window fluttered as the moonlight, making everything seem peaceful.

…

Back in Orchid Garden, Everly opened her eyes abruptly. Her face was drenched in sweat as she opened her mouth to catch her breath. She saw the pale ceiling before her, and everything around her looked different from the Baxter’s.

She closed her eyes, and two streams of tears scrolled down her cheeks.

“Everly, you are awake!” Annie’s voice ca