Her hand was tightly held, and Daohua couldn't move, so she could only sit beside the bed watching over Xiao Yeyang, periodically checking on him and Yan Wentao. Seeing that both of them were sleeping soundly, she let down her guard.
Midday in summer often brought drowsiness, and having been busy for the past couple of days with preparations for Madam Li's affordable present for Daddy's birthday, Daohua was also tired. Her tension eased, and before she knew it, she began to doze off.
A quarter-hour later, Xiao Yeyang's eyes suddenly opened. Shortly thereafter, a shadow appeared outside the room.
Xiao Yeyang flipped over and sat up abruptly. Only then did he see Daohua, who had fallen asleep on the edge of the bed with their hands clasped. A hint of a smile crossed his eyes. He carefully released his hand without making a sound and got out of bed. Walking to the window, he asked in a hushed voice, "Have you caught the man?"