Tears cascaded from Wei Xuan's eyes like a relentless waterfall, a torrent of pent-up emotions shaking her slender frame with great intensity.
They weren't just tears of sadness or fear; they were tears of the realization of the weight she was about to bear.
"Shi Ye… Don't… Leave me…"
Shi Ye observed her with a gaze that seemed to penetrate through the ages.
Despite his imposing stature and stony façade, the corners of his lips upturned, ever so slightly.
It was a smile - a loving one - filled with warmth, relief, and an unmistakable longing.
"I believe in you... Come here, my child..."
Obliging, Wei Xuan approached, tears still flowing freely.
Each step a reluctant sob.
*Sob...* *Sniffle...* *Sob...*
She gently pressed her forehead against his.
In that fragile heartbeat of time, the universe itself held its breath, honoring their profound connection.
