Monica, Let's Start Over Again

When Edward returned to Bamboo Garden, Jeanne was still in a deep sleep.

He walked over and sat by the bed. As soon as he sat down, Jeanne woke up with a start.

She was still so easily awakened. It was as if her sleep had never been peaceful. The slightest movement would make her open her eyes and put up her guard.

When she saw that it was him, she let her guard down and leaned over naturally. She lay in his arms like a cat and asked, "Where did you go?"

It turned out she knew that he had left.

He answered, "My dad was looking for me."

"What for?"

"Nothing good."

"I thought so too." Jeanne placed her face on his chest.

The sound of his heart beating was very intense.

She said, "When you were unconscious, I listened to your heartbeat every day."

"Were you afraid I'd die?"

"Yes." Jeanne nodded.

"I won't die." Edward enunciated every word.

"I know,"