That night, Jiang Qingli slept soundly, but fitfully.
She woke up several times, and each time, she had to check if Jiang Yi was still by her side. Only after confirming her mother was there could she relax and go back to sleep.
But no matter when she woke, she could feel her mother's hand gently and tenderly patting her back.
Just before dawn, Jiang Yi took a phone call.
She hung up and whispered softly in Jiang Qingli's ear, "Xiao Li, Mom has to go out and handle some work matters. I'll be leaving for a little while, okay?"
"Mmm…"
The girl groggily opened her eyes and nuzzled her cheek against her mother's hand, clinging to her playfully. "You have to come find me the moment you get back."
"Alright, Mom promises." Jiang Yi hooked her pinky finger and gave it a little shake. "Pinky promise."
Only then did Jiang Qingli hug her pillow in satisfaction and fall soundly asleep again.
