It's late at night.
The children are all fast asleep.
Gu An and Gu Ning each sleep in a small cradle placed by the bedside.
The two little ones sleep soundly, occasionally letting out one or two cooing sounds like sleep talk.
Only a dim little oil lamp is left in the bedroom.
Gu Yanshen sits by the bed, with Lin Wanyi leaning against his chest.
His arm encircles her, his chin resting on top of her head.
Neither of them speaks.
There are only the sounds of autumn insects outside the window, rising and falling.
For a long time.
Gu Yanshen suddenly speaks.
"Wanyi."
"Hmm?"
"I'm afraid."
His voice is very low, almost inaudible.
Lin Wanyi is startled, lifting her head to look at him.
In the dim light, this strong and steely man reveals a hint of vulnerability in his eyes.
"I'm afraid you're too excellent."
He says.
"So excellent that one day you'll feel I'm not worthy of you."
"I'm afraid that there might be someone better beside you."
