As if in a trance, she stepped out of the car and rang the bell. Wei came and stood next to her. He could hear her taking deep breaths. Her hands were clenched in front of her. It seemed like she was preparing to face the firing squad.They were ushered inside by a uniform clad staff and were politely asked to wait.
"Are you ok?" Wei realised the stupidity of his question, the minute he uttered it.
She inclined her head slightly, in acknowledgment of his concern.
Tang had been pacing in his room, wondering what to do next when the maid came and informed him about Jia Li's arrival. He ran out of his room, leaping across the staircase two at a time to reach her. This was the first time that she had stepped into his house ever. He didn't know the reason for her arrival but his heart was glad. With a wide smile on his face, he came to an abrupt halt when he saw Wei accompanying Jia Li. Simultaneously, he registered her pale face and the pain etched on it.
