It's not too late to meet in the book

Sunlight filtered through the half-drawn curtains, dappling the living room floor, adding a touch of warmth to the quiet afternoon. Lei Xiaoyue sat on the sofa, her knee wrapped in a thin bandage, the scar from her fall in the park yesterday. She stared down at the wound, her eyes filled with both curiosity and a hint of unease.

Renault and Wang Jing walked out of the kitchen with a plate of freshly cut fruit in their hands. They noticed Lei Xiaoyue's actions and couldn't help feeling a surge of love in their hearts.

"Xiaoyue, let daddy see how your wound is." Renault said softly. He sat next to Lei Xiaoyue, gently took her hand, and carefully lifted a corner of the gauze.

Lei Xiaoyue watched Renault's movements nervously, her face tense, as if she was afraid of seeing some bad outcome. But when the gauze was completely removed, revealing the wound that had begun to heal, a hint of surprise appeared on her face.

"Wow, Dad, look! It doesn't seem as red anymore, and it doesn't hurt as much!" Lei Xiaoyue said excitedly, her voice filled with the innocence and joy unique to children.

Renault took a closer look at the wound. Just as Lei Xiaoyue had said, the edges of the wound had begun to scab over, and the redness and swelling had subsided considerably. He nodded in satisfaction, looking at Lei Xiaoyue with encouragement. "Yes, Xiaoyue, you're so brave! The wound is healing well, and it should be completely healed in a few days."

Wang Jing also came over. She gently touched Lei Xiaoyue's head and said softly, "Mom has seen it too. Xiaoyue's wound is really healing slowly. This is all because you are very strong and listen to your parents. You apply and change the medicine on time."

Lei Xiaoyue was delighted after hearing what her parents said. She felt like she had done something remarkable, as she had actually made the wound heal so quickly. So, she asked curiously, "Mom, how did the wound heal? Why did it heal on its own?"

Wang Jing smiled, knowing Lei Xiaoyue's curiosity was at work. So, she patiently explained, "Wound healing is actually a self-protection mechanism in our bodies. When the body is injured, it activates this mechanism to repair the wound. Just like a jigsaw puzzle, the body reassembles the cells around the wound, tightly connecting them together, and the wound slowly heals."

Lei Xiaoyue's eyes widened after hearing Wang Jing's explanation, as if she had discovered a new world. She said excitedly, "Wow, our bodies are so amazing! I must protect them well and prevent them from getting hurt again!"

Looking at Lei Xiaoyue's serious expression, Renault felt both relieved and amused. He gently patted Lei Xiaoyue on the shoulder and said, "Yes, Xiaoyue, you're right! Our bodies are indeed amazing, but sometimes we can get hurt due to carelessness. So, we must be even more careful and cautious to avoid getting hurt. Of course, if you do get hurt, don't worry, because Mom and Dad will always be by your side to take care of you and protect you."

Lei Xiaoyue felt a warm glow at the thought of Lei Nuo's words. She knew she had a loving family, loving parents, and friends who had accompanied her throughout her growth. This love and care, like an invisible force, made her stronger and braver.

Over the next few days, Lei Nuo and Wang Jing carefully examined Lei Xiaoyue's wound every day, applying and changing the dressings on schedule. Lei Xiaoyue also became more attentive to her body, regularly touching the wound to feel its changes. Whenever she noticed some healing, she excitedly shared the good news with her parents.

Finally, on a sunny morning, when Renault removed the gauze again, he found that Lei Xiaoyue's wound had completely healed, leaving only a faint scar, as if it was a mark left by time.

"Xiaoyue, look! Your wound has healed completely!" Renault said happily, his voice full of joy and pride.

Lei Xiaoyue looked down at her knee and saw that the wound was gone, just as Reno had said. She jumped up excitedly and cheered, "Great! My wound is finally healed! I can go to the park with my friends again!"

Wang Jing watched Lei Xiaoyue's cheerful expression, and her heart was filled with happiness and satisfaction. She knew that this was the charm of children's growth—no matter what difficulties and challenges they encountered, they could face and overcome them with an optimistic attitude.

"Yes, Xiaoyue. Now that your wound has healed, you can play as much as you want. But remember to be careful and don't get hurt again." Wang Jing warned, her voice full of tenderness and care.

Lei Xiaoyue nodded, knowing she had become stronger and braver. This strength and courage came from the love and companionship of her family. She believed that no matter what difficulties and challenges she encountered in the days ahead, she would be able to face them bravely and overcome them with strength.

"Mom and Dad, thank you for always being by my side to take care of me and protect me. I will be more careful and stronger!" Lei Xiaoyue said gratefully, her voice full of sincerity and determination.