บท 494: Poisoned

Li Xueyue warily walked into the darkness holding a lantern in front of her. It was so dark in here, and she wondered how exactly Yu Zhen was able to see without a lantern of his own. 

"Here, give me that," Yu Zhen said whilst sticking a hand out for her lantern.

Li Xueyue's heart raced in disbelief. She didn't want to part from the lantern—the only thing that reassured her. Without it, it would be like losing her security blanket.

Tightening her grip on his hand, Li Xueyue resolutely shook her head. "No."

Yu Zhen softly laughed. He turned his head, knowing she was too terrified of the darkness to part from her light source. But some sacrifices had to be made. She stared up at him with sheer defiance. But her lips trembled and jutted out in a tiny pout.

"It'll be alright, Sunshine," Yu Zhen gently said. He reached a hand out and tenderly touched the side of her face but she recoiled back and shook her head.

"No. I need this lantern."