Chapter 712
"I'm tired, Steven." I took off my clothes and slipped beneath his blanket. I curled in his embrace and said, "Hug me to sleep."
Steven clearly stiffened. I could feel the temperature rising under the blanket.
"Stay put. Your injury isn't healed yet." I pressed my hand against his lower abdomen.
His ears turned red instantly, his pale face coloring for once. He carefully took my hand and said, "Be gentle, Stephie. It hurts."
"You should stay still if it hurts. Don't have unnecessary thoughts and just wait until after the recovery period," I coaxed gently before leaning against his chest. "Now, sleep."
Steven kissed my forehead and hugged me tight. "Good night, Stephie."
A quiet life and bidding good night to each other was probably our happiest moment.
I slept soundly that night. I always slept well whenever Steven was beside me.
He slept well too. It was rare he fell asleep without needing medication.
He was like a remedy to me—healing and soothing to my soul.
I wondered if
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