Her heart trembled with a mix of awe and trepidation. "Is that why you didn't come to me?"
He nodded, his gaze unwavering. "Yes, but my heart remained steadfastly tethered to you. There were moments, stolen fragments of time when I stood at the crossroads of eternity and glimpsed the world you inhabited."
Tears welled in her eyes as she stepped closer, her fingers trembling as they reached out to touch his hand. "Liuxian, I felt your absence like a void consuming my soul."
Wei Ning Zhi stood at the edge of a lotus pond, her gaze fixed on the water's surface as she absently twirled a delicate silk tassel between her fingers.
Wei Liuxian paused beside her, his eyes taking in the same scenic view that had captured her attention.
Wei Liuxian spoke, his gaze thoughtful. "A thought seems to hold you captive quite often these days."
