At last, day broke. Xiangliu had spent the entire night consumed by worry, unable to close his eyes. For the first time in all these years, Xiaoyao had not wrapped herself around him. In the past, no matter how late the hour or where they were, as long as he was by her side, she would instinctively and seamlessly entwine herself around him and refuse to let go the entire night. Yet all through last night, she had barely moved. Limp and devoid of strength, she simply let him hold her, offering no response whatsoever.
"Xiaoyao, it's morning. Wake up."
"Mmm." Still, she did not move.
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