The Fourth Master held her tightly, kissing her forehead, "Trust me, rely on me. There are many skilled doctors among the common folk, plenty of capable people." The Fourth Master knew, despite his best efforts to search, she was the one suffering now.
"I trust you." Ye Zao nodded, still clinging tightly to the Fourth Master, "I never doubted you, but I'm just scared. I don't want to leave you and the children. You don't know... I'm reluctant to part."
"I know, I know it all. I'm sorry for putting you through this." The Fourth Master stroked her hair, "I've already ordered an investigation. The results will come soon."
The Fourth Master sighed, unsure of how to comfort her, to ease her pain.
Just as the Fourth Master was racking his brains thinking, Ye Zao fell asleep.
She was too exhausted; even though she would have nightmares once asleep, she couldn't control it.
The Fourth Master kept stroking her hair, letting her feel his presence.
