That night, Pei Zhen's chest vibrated as he shed all pride and reason, his eyes drooping, his smoky-grey pupils veiled with a watery mist.
Many years ago, it had been just like this.
Xu Si reached out and touched his head, and from then on, the whole world came alive.
「...」
That night, he clenched his teeth, enduring the pain, listening to Xu Si's words as she administered a tranquilizer. It took effect quickly. Xu Si simply held his hand firmly. He could smell the refreshing scent of cedar, which helped calm him.
Of course, there were times when he couldn't control himself.
Xu Si didn't deliberately say much, just sat quietly by his side, eyes closed, neither listening nor looking. She would give him an injection when he was about to hurt himself, ensuring he could spend the lonely night safely by her side.
Once he calmed down, Xu Si, through the metal bars, touched his head. Imitating how he had sung to ease her mind all those years ago, she sang that song for him.
