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"Owen's legs and back were injured, and he'd also suffered a blow to the head, so he was still unconscious. But the doctor had made it clear that it was only a matter of time before Owen woke up."

"Xin Chun, Cousin will be okay."

William had to be grateful that heaven had been on their side in this car accident, so neither Owen nor Xin Chun's lives had been endangered.

Otherwise... William did not dare imagine the other consequences.

Xin Chun came to the bedside and stared unblinkingly at Owen. His expression and posture made Li Ze feel puzzled and surprised.

Then William lightly patted Li Ze's shoulder, signaling for him to follow him out of the ward.

Li Ze nodded.

Once the two had closed the door, Xin Chun bent down and pressed his forehead to Owen's. At last, tears spilled uncontrollably from his eyes, his emotions pouring out as if a valve had been opened—fear, worry, regret...

He was afraid of losing Owen, afraid that even if he got another chance, everything would still be meaningless. Without Owen, his life could not go on either.

"Owen." Xin Chun called his name and lowered his head to place a soft kiss on him. "Wake up soon. I love you. Did you hear me?"

"Let's be together, as long as you wake up."

After his words fell, the ward was completely silent.

Xin Chun closed his eyes. His heart tightened faintly as pain spread through him.

"Okay." Suddenly, a weak voice slowly rose from beneath him.

Xin Chun's eyes flew open, and tears immediately fell, sliding down Owen's face.

Owen had actually woken up at that moment. He gazed at Xin Chun tenderly and smiled, raising a hand to wipe away Xin Chun's tears.

Xin Chun immediately grabbed his wrist and said through tears, "Don't move. You'll pull at your wounds. I'll get the doctor."

Wiping his tears dry with his sleeve, Xin Chun hurried out of the ward.

Before long, the doctor entered with nurses and performed a thorough examination. "Waking up so quickly means his head should be fine, but his legs and back will still require hospitalization and rest..."

After the doctor and nurses left, Li Ze also returned to the company to help Ivy handle matters.

William looked around and realized that his presence seemed unnecessary too.

Before leaving, William said, "Cousin, I haven't told the family about your car accident yet."

When the doctor had informed him that Owen's life was not in danger, William had decided against calling the family. Now that Owen had woken up, it should be up to him to decide.

Owen said, "I understand. There's no need to tell them for now. I'll mention it later."

"Then... then I'll be going." Looking at the two of them, William felt he should not disturb them any longer. Owen had been willing to protect Xin Chun with his life; there was no longer any need to question their feelings.

He understood that such a bond could not be torn apart.

After William left, Xin Chun sat beside the bed with his head lowered, his expression hidden from view.

Seeing that he was not speaking, Owen raised a hand and held his curled fingers. "You're not planning to go back on your word, are you?"

Xin Chun nodded silently.

They both understood what that meant.

Just as the corners of Owen's lips began to rise, he heard two soft patters. The tears that had filled Xin Chun's eyes could no longer be held back, falling onto the hospital gown and soaking two dark patches into it.

He was crying, silently.

Owen panicked. The sight made his heart ache, and he tried to sit up. "How..."

But Xin Chun moved before him, throwing himself into his arms while carefully avoiding Owen's wounds. His tears quickly soaked through the fabric, and Xin Chun said in a choked voice, "Thank goodness you're okay."

Owen held him tightly. "I'm okay. I'm okay. Be good, don't cry."

It hurt him to see him like this.

Xin Chun clutched Owen's clothes, trying hard to calm himself down.

Under Owen's soft, soothing pats and murmurs, Xin Chun raised his red-rimmed eyes and said, "Don't do that again."

Don't disregard your own safety for me.

Owen's hand paused as he patted Xin Chun's. He said apologetically, "I don't think I can promise you that. It was instinctive. I can't go against it."

"But I promise you, neither of us will ever face a next time. Okay?"

"Really?" Xin Chun's voice was fragile.

Owen reached out to cup his face and gently kissed him. "Really. I promise."

"We'll be happy."

As he was about to leave, Xin Chun wrapped his arms around Owen's neck, pulled him back down, and kissed him again, his tongue boldly slipping out.

Owen froze for only an instant before immediately responding.

The temperature in the ward rose rapidly. Thankfully, the door was tightly shut, concealing every ambiguous sound. Their kissing and entangling were more heart-racing and blush-inducing than ever before.

Because this was proof that their hearts were in harmony.

Considering that Owen's injuries were more serious than his own, Xin Chun was the first to come to his senses in the end. He broke off the kiss and pushed Owen away. His cheeks were flushed, his eyes shimmering with moisture, and especially his lips—they looked thoroughly ravished.

Like a bee drawn to candy, Owen could not resist leaning over to give him another light peck.

Xin Chun raised a hand to stop him. "Wait until you've recovered..."

A smile appeared in Owen's eyes. "Okay. I'll look forward to it."

Later, Xin Chun and Owen moved into the same hospital room.

Since Owen could not stand or walk for the time being, Xin Chun found a wheelchair and pushed him around. He helped him use the bathroom, while Owen fed Xin Chun during meals.

Ivy came by once. Seeing the two of them acting so lovey-dovey, she looked as though she had been choked by their blatant affection.

As for Li Ze, he had finally caught on.

"The boss and Mr. Xin are... they're a couple!"

Ivy said, "...Yeah, you figured it out. Great job."

"Sister Ivy, stop making fun of me." Li Ze scratched his head. After the initial surprise, he accepted it quite well.

It just meant that Mr. Xin had become the boss's wife.

That day, after the doctor changed the dressing on Owen's leg, he was examining Owen's back when a phone suddenly rang. Owen's hands were restricted, so he could not answer it.

He asked Xin Chun to answer it for him.