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Chapter 16: Nightmare, Light (2/2)

But… what did it matter?

Even so, Shen Cheng did not care about anything because, in just these three days of interaction, he had already regarded Sugar as his family.

It was not just him; Lin Yuhui and Cheese had also become a part of this family.

Now, Sugar had become an inseparable part of this family.

“If this life could continue forever…” he muttered, feeling more and more sleepy, until his vision blurred and darkness overtook him, sending him into a deep sleep.

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Darkness, endless darkness, with a chill piercing the skin, and nothing but the cold whispers of a few humans.

She no longer cared what those humans were saying. Her heart seemed numb, and emotions like laughter, crying, or worry that she once possessed had long since subsided.

Only fear—fear of the infinite darkness—was deeply engraved in her heart.

It seemed that she once yearned for salvation.

But ultimately, all she got was day after day of gloom and desolation.

She could only build a thick barrier, isolating her inner heart.

At that moment, a dim light appeared in her sight, appearing incredibly bright in this silent dark space.

Slowly, she stepped forward, tentatively extending her hand to touch that light.

It felt warm and comfortable.

Craving it again, she stretched out her hand, and this time, she held all the light in her hands.

Afraid that the light would dissipate, she curled her body into a ball, keeping the light tightly protected in her embrace…

“…” When she opened her eyes, the light she had protected was gone, replaced by a broad, warm hand.

Her gaze moved upward and landed on the peaceful sleeping face of a handsome man at the bedside.

Holding Shen Cheng’s hand tightly, Sugar murmured in slight daze, “Master…”

“Hmm?” Since Shen Cheng was a light sleeper, Sugar’s soft murmur woke him.

After exchanging a glance with Sugar, Shen Cheng grinned: “Awake? Feeling better?”

Still somewhat lost, Sugar nodded absentmindedly upon hearing his voice.

Seeing this, Shen Cheng frowned slightly and leaned forward.

As Shen Cheng got up, Sugar’s hands naturally retracted, making her feel a sense of loss.

However, the next moment, that hand gently pressed against her fair forehead.

In her daze, Sugar heard Shen Cheng murmur in confusion:

“Strange, the fever has gone down, yet she’s still in a daze. Could it be… her strength hasn’t recovered?”

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