The moment Yue Yue shifted, he sensed it. His eyes snapped open instantly, sharp and alert, as if afraid it was just an illusion.
He froze when their eyes met.
Those gemstone-blue eyes were looking straight at him.
For a second, he could not breathe.
"Yue Yue…" he whispered.
Before she could even speak, he pulled her into his arms. His hold was tight, almost desperate, as if he was afraid she would vanish the moment he loosened his grip.
"Why didn't you tell me earlier?" he said, his voice low and shaking. "I was so scared."
His arms tightened around her.
Yue Yue felt his fear clearly.
She slowly lifted her hand and patted his back gently, just like she always did when he was uneasy.
"Why are you saying that?" she said softly. "You left so suddenly. I never even got the chance to tell you."
She looked up at him, her tone calm but a little wronged.
"How would I tell you? I couldn't even contact you when you were in the polluted zone."
Han Soi stiffened.
