'She feels like home,' that thought flashed in Dorothea's mind as she continued hugging Chloe.
It was difficult to explain, but Dorothea could sense the warmth coming from deep inside Chloe's heart that seeped into Dorothea's, giving her the comfort that she never knew she needed.
Chloe felt stiff and awkward because this was the first time Dorothea ever showed affection to her. It felt strange, but she didn't hate it.
Because she could also feel that Dorothea had no malicious intent toward her.
Thus, Chloe opened her left arm and hugged her back.
Chloe gently rubbed Dorothea's back with one hand, and Dorothea's eyes were glazing with tears right now.
That simple rub on her back assured Dorothea that everything would be alright. Even after all the shit happening in her life, that back rub gave her the illusion that there was still hope for her.
