"Yebai, don't joke with me." Lun You's voice was shaky. He clenched his fingers, which barely helped him steady his voice, "Who is by your side?"
Lu Yebai was slightly stunned, and instinctively looked to his side.
Meng Xi'er stood beside him, smiling at him.
"She's right here," he said softly, "Can't you see her?"
Feeling on the verge of tears, Lun You clenched his teeth and grabbed Lu Yebai's hand roughly, pulling him out of the study. Pointing at it, he cried, "Lu Yebai, open your eyes and tell me, is there someone there?"
Lu Yebai raised his head, a confused look in his eyes, "But, she is..."
No!" Lun You interrupted loudly, "She didn't come back! Lu Yebai, you let Meng Xi'er leave, she didn't return!"
"..."
Lu Yebai fell silent, staring stubbornly in a certain direction without speaking.
The air was filled with a sickly sweet scent. Lun You had always found the fragrance familiar, but only now did he realize that it filled the entire study.
