Revenge After Death

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 I was the same for him.

"Stephie."

opened my eyes to the morning sunlight shining through the floor-to-ceiling

his crutches. His

immediately, asking, 'Did you take a

need my help with showers as it

getting better now. I didn't touch

to dry his hair. He sat obediently by the bed and allowed me to dry

today, Stephie?" Steven

go meet Sarah's brother first before her. And

talking about

looking up

have a way to get in touch with him, right? Eason wants to see him," I

other things in the future. As such, I had to help him with his small favor. "Alright,"

before

finding him annoying. "Why are you here

bringing the two children out to play,"

warned, "Don't play

paperwork is all set up under my name. They need to socialize in order to integrate them into society

silent, looking back

were still living humans. They had the right to enjoy