Chapter 266: Nightmare

Chapter 266: Nightmare

He gently tucked her in and made sure she didn't wake up before he took his laptop and sat at the side to work. He had so many unreplied work emails, so he couldn't just sit idly. Of course, he was working from home, but that didn't mean he should slack off. From time to time, his eyes would travel to Scarlett, who was sleeping soundly on the bed. He noted that she would always uncover herself unknowingly. He sighed in a doting manner. Was that how she always slept? Fortunately, he had her, and he was going to take care of her for the rest of his life. It would just be the two of them. He wasn't planning to go back abroad. That's why he was finalizing hid transfer procedures. Even Bellamy could tell that Bruce , his friend, was very serious this time.

He was happy because that meant his girl Ariel wouldn't have to worry about Scarlett at any given time. She didn't care to take care of herself. She only cared about people close to her and forgot about herself in the process. This always made his heart ache.

After Bruce was done with his work, he joined Scarlett on the bed. Just as he lay down, she instinctively crawled into his arms, found a comfortable place, and continued sleeping. Bruce couldn't help but chuckle. He was happy that she was willing to let her guard down around him. He knew it wasn't easy to earn that trust from him. That's why he was going to cherish every moment he had with her.

"Goodnight, baby." Bruce murmured and kissed her on the forehead before covering the two of them with a quilt. It felt so comfortable sleeping with a beauty in his arms. Not just any beauty but his beautiful girl. His one and only Scarlett.

In the wee hours, Bruce heard a movement in his arms. Scarlett stirred. As he was a light sleeper, he opened his eyes and looked at her face, which was streaked with tears. She was frowning as though she was having a nightmare.

"Baby? " Bruce called out gently.

"Bruce?" Scarlett opened her eyes and looked at Bruce in confusion.

"Hmm. Did you have a nightmare?" As Bruce said this, he reached out to wipe the tears on her face away. Her face was so pale that Bruce's heart ached. Who made his girl go through so much at such a young age? Was he seeking death?

"Mm." Scarlett nodded. Her voice was still hoarse.

"Don't worry, I'm here." Bruce said and hugged her in his arms again before soothing her with pats on her back.

Scarlett didn't say anything. She just listened to his heartbeat and calmed down.

"What did you dream about?" Bruce suddenly asked after she had calmed down.