Waiting is what most easily leads to an emotional breakdown.
But she couldn't lose heart.
Shaking her head firmly, she said, "I'm fine."
"Chi Yue." Qiao Dongyang called her name, fell silent for a long time, didn't speak, but leaned in to kiss her temple, "I'll always be with you. Don't be afraid. Even if today really is the end of the world, having me as your companion in death, you won't have any regrets."
"..."
Chi Yue fell silent, "I'm lucky to have you."
She didn't refute him?
Qiao Dongyang narrowed his eyes, his expression complex.
"Yes. That's why I'm so likable."
"..."
The waiting grew longer and longer.
Chi Yue felt a bit dazed from the cold, clinging tightly to the man in front of her, stripping away all her edges and spikes, opening up her most guarded heart to him, talking about everything under the sun as if this was their forever.
"What time is it?"
Qiao Dongyang checked his watch, "Half an hour has passed."
Half an hour.
Rescue hadn't arrived.
