Lin Wei blinked a few times, but before she could say anything, the school bully leaned forward and pulled her into his arms. "Let me soothe you."
His sudden act made Lin Wei tremble, leaving her somewhat in shock.
Before she could process the situation, he gently cradled her head towards his shoulder. Much like comfort a child, he gently patted her on the back. "It's all right."
This was the second time they hugged.
The last time was when he was beaten by his father, and this time she was homeless.
Both times were initiated by him, unexpectedly.
Last time she was too soft-hearted to push him away, but this time...
Lin Wei sniffed the teenage boy's clean post-shower scent and slowly regained her senses. She knew it was not suitable for them to be like this together. Whether it was the gentleness in which he patted her back or the solidity she felt in his shoulder—the sense of security she had never felt before—kept her from pushing him away.
She likes being soothed like this.
