The first thing she saw when she opened her eyes was Ling Anxun's exhausted, pale face.
"Dad..."
Her voice was dry and faint.
Seeing her like this, Ling Anxun's heart clenched with pain.
He quickly leaned closer, placing his fingers on her forehead to check if her temperature was normal.
"Hey, Dad's right here. Don't be scared. Does anywhere feel uncomfortable? Do you want me to call a doctor to take a look?"
"No... I'm just sleepy. I'll be fine after some rest."
At the mere mention of the word "doctor," Shanshan shook her head emphatically.
The sight of her was both heart-wrenching and endearing, making it hard not to smile.
The tense lines on Ling Anxun's brow softened slightly.
"Okay, no doctor. But if you feel anything is wrong, even if it's the middle of the night, you have to call for me, you hear?"
"Mhm! I hear you!"
Her voice gradually grew clearer, and her tone became more cheerful.
That flicker of vitality warmed his heart.
