Qiao Hua stopped abruptly.
She turned around and saw that Gu Wenze had opened his eyes on the hospital bed.
Boom-
In that instant, Qiao Hua's mind went blank. By the time she came to her senses, she had already hurried to his bedside. Looking at his weak face, she suddenly hesitated to move any closer.
"Gu Wenze..." Qiao Hua stared at him, her heart racing. "Are you really awake?"
Was she dreaming?
Had Gu Wenze really woken up?
Gu Wenze answered in a low, hoarse voice, "Yes, I really am awake."
Qiao Hua's eyes suddenly stung. She had thought Gu Wenze would never wake up again. Unable to help herself, she punched him lightly in the chest. "Why did you sleep for so long? Why even bother waking up now?"
Gu Wenze reached out and pulled her into his arms. "I'm sorry I made you worry," he said hoarsely.
"Who said I was worried about you?" Qiao Hua sniffled. "I was hoping you'd never wake up. My life would be much easier that way."
Gu Wenze raised his hand with difficulty and wiped the tears from her face. "Don't cry."
The warmth of his fingertips seeped through Qiao Hua's skin, making everything feel unreal. Her lips trembled slightly, and she turned her head away so he wouldn't see her reddened eyes. "I told you, I'm not crying. You must be seeing things."
"You were worried about me, weren't you?" Gu Wenze looked into her eyes, his gaze unwavering.
Just as Qiao Hua was about to speak, the door to the ward swung open. The Gu Family had heard the commotion and rushed over, followed by a whole crowd of doctors and nurses.
The doctor gave Gu Wenze a thorough examination, and the small hospital bed was soon surrounded on