He longed to join them yet dared not go forward. Slowly, he retreated and returned to the front yard. As he quietly watched the loving scene inside the house through the see-through window, he felt like a foreigner who had no place to call his home. Even though he wanted to be part of them, he wondered if he had the right to enjoy such love.
I doubt I'll be welcome here, right?
He dared not imagine the suspicion, hesitation, or derision that might come his way when he walked in. The mere thought was enough to send him into fits of panic. He was too awkward and nervous to do anything more. He was not only afraid but also lost and dejected.
Can I qualify to be included in this heartwarming circle?
Because of his anxiety, he could not muster up the courage to take a step forward. Turning around, he was about to flee from this place like a defeated soldier. Just then, a voice was heard from behind him.
"Hua Jin!"
