The Other Side 292

Lisa saw that he had finally succumbed to sleep, so she fetched a blanket from the side and gently covered him with it.

At this point, Alice happened to walk over. Seeing that Gong Fan was asleep, she turned to look at Lisa and asked with concern, "Are you tired?"

"No, I'm not."

"You sure? You look rather tired to me."

Lisa smiled. "No matter how tired I am, I'll watch over him. Don't worry."

"I'm not worried about that. I'm just afraid you might be exhausted. But there's no other way, because this is a special time. You're the only one who can restrain him." There was a pause, and then Alice said, her heart aching, "I know it's been tough on you, Lisa!"

The girl shook her head. "Not at all! I was the one who volunteered to stay by his side to take care of him and protect him. Why would I find it tough?"

"Alright then!" Alice added, "How about I make you a cup of coffee?"

Lisa nodded.