The man's movements were strong and succinct as he pulled Xia Chuyi's entire body into his embrace.
The scent of male hormones, laden with a warm body temperature, enveloped her completely.
"Huo... Shiqian?" buried in his arms, she asked softly, her voice filled with uncertainty.
"It's me." He held her tightly in his arms, freeing one hand to stroke her head.
Just two words, and Xia Chuyi's flood of emotions seemed finally to find a vent.
She clung to the clothes on his chest, burying herself in his embrace, as tears poured forth.
"Huo Shiqian!" She managed only to call out his name before she found herself unable to speak further.
"I'm here, I'm here," he gently consoled her, patting her back, his eyes filled with pity.
As he became gentler, her tears flowed more fiercely.
"Xiao Gui, he... Xiao Gui, he..." she sobbed, unable to finish her sentence.
