mtl008 Chapter 193 Gentle Guardian
Chapter 193 Gentle Guardian
After the mission, the camp was completely peaceful, as if the aftermath of the battle had never occurred. However, Ye Wan's heart still hung in the balance. She stared at Xie Linchuan, her eyes flashing with worry and concern. Just recently, during the mission, Xie Linchuan had rushed to the front to protect the team members, but was accidentally scratched on the arm by a fragment of enemy fire. Blood oozed from the wound, staining his thin sleeve red.
"Don't move, let me see." Ye Wan said firmly, pulled his hand over, and carefully observed the wound.
Xie Linchuan chuckled and tried to retract his hand: "It's just a minor injury, no need to be so nervous."
Ye Wan ignored his indifference and meticulously began to clean the wound, gently wiping away the blood around it with a clean cloth. Her movements were gentle and warm, as if she was afraid that even the slightest pressure would hurt him.
"This is no minor injury. If it's not treated promptly, it will become infected." She whispered, a hint of blame and worry in her tone. Xie Linchuan noticed that her brows were slightly furrowed, and her focused expression made him feel indescribably moved.
"I've suffered many more serious injuries since I was a child." He tried to comfort her, but found his words seemed to have little weight in her eyes. Ye Wan didn't respond, but carefully cleaned the wound with medicine and gently bandaged him, each step meticulously, as if he were fragile porcelain.
Her gentleness made Xie Linchuan's heart tremble slightly. In the past, he always endured pain alone and silently, never taking even the most serious injuries seriously. But now, he found that he was actually a little greedy for this feeling of being cared for and cared for, and even couldn't help but want to enjoy it for a moment longer.
"Does it hurt?" Ye Wan's voice came softly, with gentle concern.
Xie Linchuan was slightly startled, then replied in a low voice: "It doesn't hurt."
In fact, he didn't feel any pain, but more of a sense of inner touch. He had thought he would never be able to experience this kind of warm emotion again, but Ye Wan's caring and gentleness began to waver, as if he had long been accustomed to her presence and could not do without her protection.
"You're always so stubborn." Ye Wan said with a smile, a gentle reproach in her tone, "Can't you relax a little in front of me?"
Her voice was as gentle as the breeze, carrying a soothing power. Deep within Xie Linchuan's heart, it felt as if some hard barrier had been gently shattered by her voice. He looked up at Ye Wan and saw that her eyes were not filled with disgust or impatience, but rather with patience and care.
"Actually, I'm scared too." Xie Linchuan's voice was low, revealing a rare vulnerability. He could hardly believe he would say such words, but Ye Wan's gentleness made him open his heart involuntarily. "Many times, I don't know how long I can hold on... But with you here, everything seems easier."
Ye Wan was slightly taken aback, a warm feeling welling up in her heart. She had never imagined that this usually cold and strong man could also have a fragile side and need support and dependence.
"You are not alone." She gently held his hand and said firmly, "No matter what happens, I will be by your side and face it with you."
Xie Linchuan lowered his head, looking at the hand she held in his palm. The cold defensiveness in his heart seemed to melt away in an instant. He had never thought that he would rely so much on someone, nor had he ever thought that he would have such deep feelings for someone. He realized that Ye Wan's existence had become an indispensable part of his life.
In the night, the two looked at each other silently, their eyes intertwined with tacit understanding and warmth. Ye Wan's gentleness gradually healed Xie Linchuan's inner wounds, and her companionship and support rekindled his hope for the future.