The sudden look of defeat in Ruth's teary eyes made Edwin more aware of the situation. He saw her nose turning red as more tears gathered in her eyes.
"Ruth-"
"Stop right there!" She showed him her palm.
For some reason, she was feeling like riding an emotional ride. Perhaps it was because of visiting the kidnapping spot. And his clueless behaviour did not help her situation. She wanted him to understand, but she did not know what it was.
Edwin pursed his lips but did not stop stalking her way. When Ruth realised that, she was alarmed. Her brain told her to run away, but she was too drained that she could not find enough energy in her for that.
She expected Edwin to demand answers instead, she was taken by surprise, when he hugged her. They did not realise how long they stayed like that, but it felt good. It felt light and warm.
Ruth slowly wrapped her hands around his bare torso. She again heard his fast-beating heart. But she was too lost in his touch to give it more thought.
