Meng Xi'er sobbed softly, cupping her face, shoulders shaking, invoking a sense of heartache in those who'd see her.
Lu Yebai tentatively extended his arm, pulling her into his embrace, however, as he expected, she put up a fierce struggle.
Slowly tightening his arms around her, he allowed her to cry on his chest. Her hot tears seeped through his clothes, almost as if they were burning a hole in his heart.
"Lu Yebai, Lu Yebai! Let me go! Please, I beg you, let me go!"
"..."
He remained silent, simply holding her even more tightly. If he could have, he wouldn't have done such an irrational thing in this moment. He had poured so much time, energy, and resources into bringing her back from England, and it was certainly not to let her go.
Meng Xi'er cried until she went limp and passed out. Lu Yebai was taken aback, and as he noticed the blood seeping from the corner of her mouth, his face went pale— "Doctor!"
In a usually calm voice, a touch of panic was felt for the first time.
