Chapter 144: She Survived, Thanks to Him

She feared that she would just die there, afraid that her body would be burned beyond recognition.

"Don't be afraid, it's okay now, it's all right," Gu Yuanshan gently grasped her wrist, "You're not seriously hurt, it's just that your hands are burned, and your respiratory tract is irritated, but it's not severe, you'll be better in a few days."

Gu Nanqiao struggled to sit up from the bed, and even though she knew she was safe now, the fear that had seeped into her marrow still lingered in her heart, impossible to dispel.

She wrapped her arms tightly around Gu Yuanshan's neck, laying her head on his shoulder as tears fell in large drops.

Gu Yuanshan patted her back repeatedly, softening his voice to comfort her, "It's okay now, really, Xiaoqiao, daddy will protect you in the future. I won't let anyone else have the chance to hurt you again."

His tone was full of indulgence for her, yet it couldn't hide his self-reproach.