With reluctance, Xinghe nodded and allowed herself to be led back to the bed. Mubai helped her get into the bed and tucked her in.
"Clear your mind for now and sleep. Sweet dreams," he whispered.
Xinghe nodded and shut her eyes. Very soon, her breathing became more and more rhythmic…
Mubai sat beside her bed, studying her profile. After he was certain she was asleep, he leaned in and gave her a light peck on her forehead. Then, he moved away. He laid his eyes one last time on her sleeping face before getting up lightly. He left and closed the door behind him.
