Chapter 40
Lin Xiaotang nestled tightly in Bai Sinian's arms, as if trying to embed herself completely into his body, feeling his real heartbeat and body temperature, murmuring again and again, "You're alright...you're alright...that's so good...nothing else matters...nothing really matters...I just want you to be alright, I just want you back..."
After the initial shock came overwhelming relief and lingering fear, leaving her speechless. Only by holding him tightly could she confirm that it wasn't all an illusion.
Persian felt the person in his arms trembling violently and sobbing. His heart felt as if it were being tightly gripped by a warm yet bittersweet hand, filled with endless pity and guilt. He hugged her back tightly, gently stroking her back with his large hand, trying to soothe her emotions, and explained in a low and gentle voice in her ear:
“I’m sorry, I scared you… When I got to Pingzhou Airport and was about to board my flight, I realized I’d left my phone at the hotel. It had so many important work documents on it, I had to go back to get it.” He paused, a hint of helplessness in his voice. “When I finally found it, I’d already missed my flight and had to immediately rebook the next one. I was in such a rush that I didn’t even have time to charge it, and it shut down automatically… I never expected… I never expected to hear about the plane crash, and I certainly never expected you’d be here waiting for me…”
His explanation was simple yet reasonable; all the twists and turns pointed to one result—he stood safely in front of her.
Listening to his steady heartbeat and clear explanation, Lin Xiaotang's wildly beating heart finally settled down. The immense joy of surviving the ordeal was like the warmest tide, washing away all the pent-up grievances, hesitations, anxieties, and self-doubts.
All the entanglements about the stand-in, the shadows of the past, and the uncertainties of the future... suddenly become insignificant in the face of the possibility of "losing him".
She finally raised her head, her eyes blurry with tears as she looked at him, her face still wet with tears, but her gaze became incredibly clear and resolute. She reached out and gently touched his still slightly bruised cheekbone, a mark left by Xie Junhao, proof that he had traveled thousands of miles for her.
“Persian,” her voice still trembled with tears, but she was unusually earnest, “none of that matters anymore. I believe in you.”
She took a deep breath, as if a huge burden had been lifted, and looked at him with bright eyes: "I believe you didn't stay by my side because of this face. I believe that the person you love now is me, and as long as I can see you again, that's enough for me."
The immense joy of finding what she had lost allowed her to see her own heart clearly and gave her unprecedented courage. She no longer retreated, hesitated, or was haunted by the ghosts of the past.
Looking into her eyes with an unprecedented firmness and trust, Bai Sinian was instantly overwhelmed with immense emotion and ecstasy. He took her hand, which was resting on his face, and gently kissed it, his gaze burning like the brightest stars.
"Thank you for believing me. Xiaotang, I love you, simply because you are you."
The airport's hustle and bustle seemed to stand still for them at that moment. The chaotic information about GB6812 still scrolled on the huge electronic screen, but it was no longer relevant to them. They embraced tightly in the bustling hall, like partners finally reunited after a life-or-death separation, their eyes seeing only each other, unable to accommodate anything else.
This time, the hands clasped tightly will not be easily let go.
(End of article)
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