?Chapter 997:


    It almost felt as though she was the only one left awake in this whirlwind of tangled thoughts. Was there truly a ce for her in Dn’s heart, or was she simply caught up in his fleeting attentions? People’s feelings shifted so easily—how long could Dn’s affection for her reallyst?


    Christina couldn’t say for sure. Despite her budding feelings toward him, she still wasn’t ready to cross that invisible line.


    Meanwhile, though Dn appeared to be sleeping soundly, his heart was pounding far harder than Christina’s ever could. Just knowing that he’d have Christina’s answer in three days filled him with an anxious energy he struggled to hide.


    Hidden beneath the covers, his hand curled tightly into a fist, the strain showing in his whitening knuckles. In three days, would things change for better or for worse?


    Both of them found themselves tangled up in their own thoughts, each wrestling with their own worries and hopes.


    As the sunlight crept into the room the next morning, Christina opened her eyes to see Dn sitting beside her. The look he gave her was softer than she’d ever seen, full of gentle care and quiet devotion. Did Dn really wear that kind of expression? That awkward night had left its mark; the man greeting her now barely resembled the Dn she remembered from the day before.


    “Come on, time to get up and have some breakfast,” Dn said, his voice low and warm, a tenderness she wasn’t expecting.


    Still a bit disoriented, Christina wondered how a single night could make Dn seem like someone entirely new. She still hadn’t managed to adjust to all of it.


    “Not wanting to get up yet?” His words, dripping with teasing affection, wrapped around her senses in a way she hadn’t expected.


    In a blur, Christina hopped off the hospital bed. “I’m going to wash up,” she announced, already halfway toward the bathroom door.


    Not wanting to risk another moment under Dn’s intense stare—or fall victim to that addictive warmth in his voice—she bolted like a spooked animal. Something about this side of Dn felt almost dangerous, leaving her fingertips itching to see just how close she could get before she got burned.


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    Dn watched her rush off, a sly grin tugging at his lips and a mischievous sparkle lighting up his eyes. Muscles tensed, he let his gaze drop to his bandaged arm, satisfaction flickering in his expression as he spotted the vivid red freshly staining the gauze.


    Alone in the bathroom, Christina studied her reflection—her cheeks tinged pink, and a sh of nervous energy sparked in her wide eyes. Her heartbeat hammered wildly, threatening to burst from her chest at any second. The embarrassing memories fromst night came flooding back, her skin prickling with heat just thinking about his touch.


    Burying her face in her hands, Christina hurried to ssh cold water over her cheeks, desperately hoping the chill would wash away her wandering thoughts. Soon, Christina walked out of the bathroom, looking moreposed.


    “This porridge is the best—better eat up before it gets cold!” Dn gave a yful nod, gesturing for her to join him at the table. The fragrant meal between them hinted at a quiet closeness only they could share this morning. With a casual move, he let the blood-streaked bandages on his arm catch the light.


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