I wasn't even sure when I got injured; I felt no pain at all.

Gong Li'an was extremely anxious, constantly scolding the nurse to be gentler, even going so far as to apply the medicine himself.

His large hands carefully held a tiny cotton swab, which seemed somewhat clumsy and amusing.

As the medicine touched the wound, pain started to spread, and my blood seemed to flow once more, bringing back my senses and an unreal feeling of returning to the world.

Gong Li'an was squatting down, his left hand completely enveloping my foot, while his right hand applied medicine to my ankle with the cotton swab.

His hands were so large and my ankle so delicate and frail in comparison, its paleness even more pronounced against his skin tone.

"Gong Li'an!"

I threw myself at Gong Li'an, taking advantage of his kneeling posture, my arms encircling his neck, my whole body curling into his embrace.

His hands gathered me up from behind, one hand patting my head comfortingly.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here now, everything's going to be okay."

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Hearing Gong Li'an's voice, I finally felt like I had survived a catastrophe, his collar quickly becoming wet with my tears.

"I was so scared, Gong Li'an, I really thought I was going to die in there. I thought I'd never see you again.

I'm so glad you came, you saved me again."

I cried so hard that I began to cough.

Gong Li'an's large hand soothed my back, his gaze filled with tenderness.

"Stop crying, I won't let you get hurt again."

I smirked where Gong Li'an couldn't see. This man really was stubborn, only revealing a bit of his heart when he thought I was nearly gone.

"Mr. Gong, I'm already so happy that you came to rescue me.

But please don't blame your wife, she was just afraid of losing you to me."

My voice and body trembled slightly, not out of fear but excitement. I was about to expose Xie Weihuan's malicious side to Gong Li'an.

"Xie Weihuan? Did she do this?" Anger tinged Gong Li'an's voice.

"Jiang Lun said he was secretly kept by your wife, and she promised to pay him only if he got rid of me. That's why he tried to assault me last time, and when he failed, he still didn't give up and planned to kill me. Luckily, you came and saved me, otherwise, I would have been dead!

Please make sure to investigate thoroughly and not wrongly accuse your wife."

Let's hope the investigation doesn't spare Xie Weihuan and perhaps even reveals her connection to the Xie family.

"Alright, I will look into it thoroughly. Let's get you home first."

Gong Li'an stood up, seeming ready to delve into this matter immediately.

I shook my head, unwilling to let go, still clinging to him. I looked up, "I don't want to go back; I'm terrified. Can you take me with you, Mr. Gong?

Anywhere is fine; I have no family left, only you to protect me.

As long as I'm with you, I'm not afraid of anything.

Please let me stay with you, Mr. Gong, I beg you."

Gong Li'an looked down at me, his gaze dark and unfathomable, like the depths of an ancient well, impossible to read.