In the early morning, drizzling rain started, and the temperature suddenly dropped.
In his sleep, Liang Qiu felt cold and reached out with his eyes closed to embrace Xu Jing.
His hand reached out, but found only emptiness.
Liang Qiu woke up with a start and opened his eyes.
Xu Jing was not by his side. When did she get up? Didn't they agree to sleep in a bit this morning?
With his beloved not there, Liang Qiu found no reason to lie around, so he got up, washed, and went to find Xu Jing.
Xu Jing was in the study room, lost in thought, and saying her goodbyes.
After today, she wouldn't return here until her mother was released from prison.
"Xu Jing." Liang Qiu rushed in and was relieved to see she wasn't crying.
"You're awake? Not sleeping a bit longer?" Xu Jing asked, retracting her thoughts.
Last night they had been up almost until dawn; he had barely slept and was full of energy again.
