Outside, a torrential rain was falling. Lightning crisscrossed the sky and thunder resounded loudly.
Jiang Yuzhu was awakened by the thunder.
Thunder was her greatest fear. As the thunderclap echoed, she let out a cry of terror and curled up in fear.
After a moment, just as she was about to switch on the lamp by the window, her bedroom door was opened from the outside.
Pei Jingchuan walked in, concern written across his face. He cradled Jiang Yuzhu in his arms and reassured her softly, "It's okay, I'm here."
The warmth of Pei Jingchuan's embrace was very comforting. In no time, all of Jiang Yuzhu's fear dissipated.
She let out a slow breath, and after regaining her composure, lifted her head from Pei Jingchuan's chest and looked at him. "I'm fine now."
The thunder continued to rumble outside, but with Pei Jingchuan there, she was no longer as scared.