Chapter 842: Everything It's All True

A night of high fever left Baili Xia groggy throughout.

At first, it was especially unbearable, as her body alternated between feeling like it was engulfed in flames and then, as if soaked in an icy pond.

The alternating sensation of hot and cold scorched her, leaving her utterly weak.

But later, perhaps because of a beautiful dream, her body gradually began to feel better.

In the dream, Uncle had been by her side, constantly comforting her with tender care.

Even his voice, while speaking, was unprecedentedly gentle.

She truly wished to stay in that dream forever, never waking up.

Once awake, all that might remain would be the memories from the dream.

…The rain had stopped and the sound of the wind gradually weakened.

After spending an entire night in the damp cave, the sunrise slowly revealed itself as the storm subsided.

Baili Xia opened her sore eyes.

She involuntarily raised her hand to feel her forehead.

The temperature was still a bit high, probably still in a state of mild fever.

In the haze of last night, Uncle seemed to have spoken to her as if she was feverish.

Indeed, she was feverish.

Could it be that Uncle in the dream was so powerful that he knew everything?

She smiled helplessly a little, basically considering the reality of Mu Xiaojiu coming to find her last night as a dream.

Her limbs were still weak and sore; even simple actions like lifting her hand felt terribly uncomfortable.

Her eyes were too sore; she just wanted to close them again, allowing herself a bit of rest.

However, it was strange why the touch on her body felt so unusual, and why that familiar scent seemed so real?

And it seemed…

that someone really was holding her…

“If you’re awake, then get up. We need to return,” said the voice above her head, which had become particularly sexy and husky from lack of sleep throughout the night.

Baili Xia’s eyes snapped open, and she looked up.

In her sight, his strikingly handsome face was clearly reflected.

Baili Xia’s breath almost stopped in fright; Uncle…

So last night wasn’t a dream, it was a real occurrence.

Uncle had indeed come, and he had held her in his arms all night long.

Then…

then the words she said in the “dream” last night to Uncle, asking him to stay with her forever, never to wake up from the dream…

Had Uncle heard all those words without missing a single one?

With this thought, Baili Xia’s little face immediately turned beet red.

Who was Uncle?

How could he stay with her forever?

She didn’t know what she was foolishly hoping for, but the thought of Uncle having possibly heard her thoughts…

was quite embarrassing.

“What’s wrong? Your face is so red, are you burning up again?”

Mu Xiaojiu couldn’t understand the mind of the young girl, seeing her face turn that red, he thought she might be feeling unwell again.

He reached out his large palm to feel her head.

While the temperature was not high, it wasn’t low either; she was still running a low fever.

“Let’s go. I’ll take you back; you need to take some medicine.” He suddenly wrapped his arms around her and began to carry her toward the cave’s exit.

Probably because of holding her in the same position all night long, upon standing, Mu Xiaojiu felt numbness in his legs and almost didn’t steady himself.

But it was just a moment, and after a wobble, Baili Xia was securely held in his arms once more.

Mu Xiaojiu found it a bit awkward.

Failing to carry a woman would be embarrassing.

Would the girl think he was incompetent, and from then on, be afraid to rely on him?

Upon reflection, Mr.

Xiaojiu, known for his strength, almost wanted to commit seppuku over such a small mistake!