Chapter 49

“Remember your promise.” Shaun returned to his bed nonchalantly. Upon getting his approval, Catherine quickly laid out the blanket on the floor next to his bed. The man stayed attentive for a brief moment but soon drifted into sleep. However, sometime later, the woman’s crying woke him up. “Open the door… Please… It’s cold… So dark… I’m scared.” He straightened up from the bed. The moonlight that poured through the window illuminated the silhouette on the ground. The woman who had curled up into a ball was covering her ears firmly. Her entire body was trembling in fear. “Catherine, wake up. It’s just a nightmare.” Shaun stepped out of the bed to peel her hands away. However, she was completely absorbed in the terrible dream. Her terrified face was as pale as a sheet. Left with no other alternative, he pulled her into his chest and gently patted her back. “It’s alright. You’re safe now…” The man’s voice had a calming effect that slowly relaxed the tension in her body. Her sma