Chapter 282: Chapter 282: I will wait for you at home

Xie Yanchuan’s rehabilitation went smoothly. In just half a month, the duration of his exercises grew longer and became easier.

He even put on a little weight, and though he still looked thin, he no longer looked sickly.

The doctor said that if he continued like this, Xie Yanchuan would be fully recovered very soon.

When everyone heard this news, they were very happy, as everything was progressing in a good direction.

The gloom that had hung over their heads for nearly a year was finally starting to dissipate.

Taking advantage of the weekend, the Xie family and Xu Zhen all came over, and they sat down together for a meal to celebrate properly.

Xie Suian and the others were even happy enough to drink some wine.

However, what the Xie family didn’t know was that Xu Jinzhi had previously developed a drinking problem. They were about to let Xu Jinzhi drink some when Xie Yanchuan decisively refused.

Fortunately, Xie Suian and the others didn’t ask any questions.

Xu Jinzhi looked towards Xie Yanchuan beside him and realized that Xie Yanchuan was also looking at him. They exchanged glances but said nothing.

It wasn’t until nearly ten o’clock at night that everyone went their separate ways.

Xu Jinzhi had the aunt take care of Tuantuan and Sui Sui for the night while he and Xie Yanchuan returned to their bedroom.

Xie Yanchuan wanted to bathe by himself. Xu Jinzhi was somewhat anxious; previously, a caregiver had helped, but today the caregiver had left early. “Are you sure you can manage on your own?”

“I can,” Xie Yanchuan said very firmly.

Actually, when the caregiver was there, they didn’t really help with anything; they were just there to make sure he didn’t fall in the bathroom.

Having a caregiver watch over him was acceptable, but having Xu Jinzhi watch over him was something Yanchuan was not comfortable with at heart.

Xu Jinzhi was still hesitant. Although Yanchuan had recovered well, the bathroom was slippery. What if he accidentally slipped and got hurt?

That would be a big problem.

But before Xu Jinzhi could say anything, Xie Yanchuan suggested with implication, “After I’ve recovered, let’s take a bath together.”

It had been so long since Xu Jinzhi had heard such suggestive words, he was momentarily stunned before he caught on.

Once he recovered his senses, Xu Jinzhi glared at Xie Yanchuan and said somewhat speechlessly, “Xie Yanchuan, I’m talking about something serious.”

Xie Yanchuan smiled, “I’m not being reckless; I really can do it. You know that, even the caregiver didn’t really help me.”

Xu Jinzhi wanted to say more, but looking at the tender gaze Xie Yanchuan had on him, he ultimately compromised and agreed.

“Alright, just be careful then. I’ll be in the bedroom if you need me,” Xu Jinzhi cautioned.

Xie Yanchuan, not showing any impatience, nodded earnestly in agreement.

While Xie Yanchuan was bathing, Xu Jinzhi paced anxiously in front of the bathroom door, worried about any accidents.

Fortunately, Xie Yanchuan came out of the bath safe and sound, which finally allowed Xu Jinzhi to relax.

After both had washed up, they laid down in bed.

They embraced each other and fell asleep, not knowing when they drifted off.

~

“Jinzhi, I’m sorry, I have to go.”

“You have to take good care of yourself, and also Tuantuan and Sui Sui.”

“If possible, let’s meet again in the next life.”

“No, no! Xie Yanchuan!” Xu Jinzhi suddenly opened her eyes and even excitedly sat up, the sudden movement making her head throb uncomfortably.

But Xu Jinzhi was still in a daze, unable to understand what was happening.

She sat there stunned, her face pale, breathing heavily.

“Jinzhi, did you have a nightmare again?” Xie Yanchuan sat by Xu Jinzhi’s side, looking at her appearance, he couldn’t help but frown, his heart filled with pain.

“It’s okay, it was just a dream, I won’t leave you again,” Xie Yanchuan said hoarsely as he hugged Xu Jinzhi.

Hearing the familiar voice, Xu Jinzhi was still stunned for a moment before she gradually came to her senses and murmured softly, “Xie Yanchuan.”

“I’m here,” Xie Yanchuan responded to every sentence, as if telling Xu Jinzhi that he was right beside her.

Then Xu Jinzhi sighed, realizing it was just a nightmare.

Xie Yanchuan had woken up, he would not leave her again.

Xie Yanchuan held Xu Jinzhi in his arms for a while before slightly loosening his embrace, he leaned in and gently kissed Xu Jinzhi.

“It’s still early, let’s sleep a bit more,” Xie Yanchuan said softly.

“Mhm,” Xu Jinzhi nodded slightly.

Then Xu Jinzhi obediently lay down again, Xie Yanchuan turned off the bedside lamp and lay down beside her, wrapping his arm around her.

“Sleep,” Xie Yanchuan whispered softly.

Xu Jinzhi responded, but she was actually unable to sleep now.

Xie Yanchuan had been awake for half a month, his rehabilitation was going very well, and in a little while, Xie Yanchuan might be completely recovered.

As for Xu Jinzhi’s psychological issues, with Xie Yanchuan’s awakening, they had indeed improved a lot.

She no longer had sudden emotional breakdowns or thought about tormenting herself.

But she still had nightmares, dreaming that Xie Yanchuan would leave her.

Xu Jinzhi moved in Xie Yanchuan’s arms, turned, and hugged him, feeling Xie Yanchuan’s heartbeat confirming that he was right beside her, which made her feel even more secure.

Xie Yanchuan couldn’t comfort Xu Jinzhi any further; he could only hold her, giving her more time to realize he was truly awake.

He would never leave Xu Jinzhi; they would grow old together.

~

Another half month passed, and Xu Jinzhi had started working, but she left early almost every day after handling the urgent work.

If the company wasn’t named Xu and didn’t have Xu Zhen backing it, Xu Jinzhi would never have been so carefree, she would definitely have been unemployed already.

Xie Yanchuan actually felt it was unnecessary, but there was nothing much for him at home, although he would never say that to Xu Jinzhi.

After all, the changes in Xu Jinzhi’s mentality due to his accident couldn’t be reversed overnight.

That day, Xu Jinzhi said she probably wouldn’t be coming home for dinner and asked Xie Yanchuan to call her if anything came up.

“I’ll wait for you at home, just focus on your work,” Xie Yanchuan immediately said.

Xu Jinzhi paused, then explained, “Tomorrow is Youyou’s wedding, and tonight is her bachelorette party, so we’re planning to get together.”

If it weren’t for Song You inviting her, Xu Jinzhi would never have gone.