96 Love Rival Arrival

Yan Mei woke up from her nap one hour later. Lei Zhao was still there next to her, fully awake and was watching her, his fingers raking through her hair in slow and leisurely strokes.

A soft smile tugged at the corners of his lips as he stared at her.

"Are you feeling better now?" He asked with concern laced in his voice.

Yan Mei smiled back at him, but she winced in pain since her lips were cracked slightly at the corners.

"Water." She muttered hoarsely. Instantly Lei Zhao reached for the glass on the nightstand and brought it to her lips.

Yan Mei sighed at the relief the water had on her dry mouth and throat.

"You are still burning up. I thought you will be okay once you rest, but it seems your condition has worsened."

"No, I'm fi-" Yan Mei was interrupted as her chest heaved, she held her stomach as a fit of cough took over her for a few minutes.