The inner chamber was indeed warm and quiet, with the windows tightly shut to block out all external noise. By the window, a spacious arhat bed was spread with thick brocade mattresses, topped with an extra layer of fine, soft, water-absorbent cotton cloth.
The couple, along with Xiǎohēi, worked frantically—the two humans and the dog—feeding and coaxing until the two little ones were finally pacified.
Xiaoxigua’s tiny hand still rested unconsciously on Xiǎohēi’s warm leg, his little face pressed against the dog’s soft fur, his breathing even. Erxigua curled up in the spot Su Zhen had gently laid her down, her long eyelashes lowered quietly. Though tear stains still lingered, she had already drifted into a sound sleep.
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