"So…..you are leaving the village?"
When Lee conveyed his wish to leave the village with An, Paulo and his wife were surprised. D advised him to give an adequate explanation, so he introduced the issue of the Mo family. He gave a short description on the Mo family's brutality and how An barely escaped the facility. Paulo and his wife felt heavy-heartedness as the narration neared the end. A commiseration sprang up in their hearts as Mrs. Paulo stood up, walked and sat near An and hugged her. The hug was unexpected, but An found it heartwarming.
Paulo stood up from the couch and walked towards Lee. He involuntarily stood as a response and Paulo embraced him.
"Son, I am proud of you. As a husband, you are doing your best to support her, help her and make her feel secure. I am truly happy to have met you!"
Those words touched Lee's heart. Lee found a subtle affinity from old man Paulo. Without Lee's consent, his arms went up and hugged back.
*gasp*
