Her heart, already aching like it was being pricked by needles, suddenly swelled, and a tidal wave of pain brought a bright crimson tinge to the corners of Chu Liyue's eyes.
"Sweetie, let big sister hug you."
Suppressing the stinging in her eyes, Chu Liyue leaned down, her slender arms encircling his neck, her usually low and cold voice tinged with a barely perceptible sob.
Xiao Wujie's eyes were red and trembling with tears. Ignoring the pain, he reached out and hugged her neck.
It was as if only in this way could one feel her presence.
Like a dilapidated ship ravaged by wind and rain, he finally found his way home, and a tidal wave of emotions instantly overwhelmed him.
The endless cold and darkness were truly terrifying; he almost thought he would never see her again.
His captivating Adam's apple bobbed incessantly, and the next moment, his face flushed crimson, his chest heaved, and a painful, hoarse cough escaped his throat.
Because of lung injury, he had difficulty breathing and a severe cough.
But whenever he coughs, the broken ribs and the bruises in his chest cavity cause waves of excruciating pain that are unbearable and unavoidable.
He instantly felt so distressed that his brows furrowed, veins bulged on his neck and forehead, and tears welled up in his eyes and slid down his cheeks.
She looked so haggard and worn out that it was unbearable to look at her.
Chu Liyue immediately came to her senses, placed her hands on either side of his face, and repeatedly comforted him.
"Sweetie, don't get excited, your big sister is here, always here."
"Be good, breathe slowly, don't rush, I'll stay with you."
"Let go first, slow down your breathing, okay?"
As she spoke, she tried to reach out and remove Xiao Wujie's arm from around her neck.
But no matter how she tried to soothe and coax him, Xiao Wujie refused to let go even a little.
She could only reach out and gently stroke his face, her red lips tracing a delicate trail of kisses along his eyelids.
Wearing an oxygen mask, Xiao Wujie was panting heavily with his brows furrowed. His pale and haggard face was flushed with a sickly redness. It took him a long time to gradually calm his breathing.
After a violent cough, it felt as if all the air had been sucked away, leaving a suffocating, oppressive feeling.
The lingering pain in my chest did not subside; instead, it intensified, like a ferocious beast running rampant within my battered body.
Xiao Wujie was in extreme pain and could not hide his agony, but his gaze remained fixed on Chu Liyue's stunningly beautiful face.
A slight tremor ran through his eyes, but his focus never wavered for a moment.
It was as if the whole world had shrunk down to just the two of them, and everything else had become irrelevant.
Although it was truly agonizing and painful, when that face, which filled his heart, was reflected in his eyes, he felt that even the suffering could eventually transform into a feeling of happiness and peace that flowed through his entire body.
He took a deep breath and stared intently at Chu Liyue's beautiful face, feeling her soft, smooth fingertips gently stroking the tear stains on his eyes and the sweat on his forehead.
Although each word he uttered felt like all the air was being sucked out of his stomach, bringing an extremely oppressive and suffocating feeling, he still mustered all his strength, his veins bulging, and spoke in a hoarse and weak voice.
"Sister, hug me."
Is that okay...?
Being alone is too cold and too painful.
He was so tired, he just wanted to snuggle into her arms and sleep for a while.
With bloodshot eyes and slightly bulging temples, Chu Liyue remained silent, gently and carefully lifting his thin, bony body, and suddenly pulled him into her arms.
Even with an oxygen mask on, Xiao Wujie could vaguely feel the intoxicating rose scent emanating from her, enveloping him.
The fragrant embrace was filled with warmth and softness. That tenderness that belonged only to him instantly warmed his bewildered and desolate heart, calming him down.
Returning to this embrace he craved most in the cold darkness, his eyelids fluttered rapidly, and a wave of weariness washed over him.
A slender, warm hand covered his head, gently kneading it. Delicate red lips brushed against his ear, and a low, cool, and gentle voice softly whispered in his ear.
"If you're sleepy, just go to sleep."
"My sister held me the whole time."
"Your sister is always here, sweetie, sleep peacefully."
The comfortable pressure from above his head and the gentle pats on his shoulders made him unable to resist the waves of drowsiness any longer, and his heavy eyelids closed involuntarily.
As his consciousness faded, he gently rested his head on her shoulder, wrapped his arms around her slender waist, and with a slight smile on his lips, he fell peacefully asleep.
It feels so comfortable and warm in my sister's arms.
If I could, I would love to hold onto this embrace forever, and stay with it until we grow old together.
Leaning on Chu Liyue's shoulder, he slept like a snow lotus swaying in the cold wind, fragile yet still beautiful and moving.
Her face was as pale as snow, and her brows revealed peace and gentleness, as if she had found a moment of tranquility after weathering many storms.
His sickly and haggard appearance added to his pitiful fragility, yet it did not diminish his unparalleled, otherworldly charm.
With one arm around Xiao Wujie's shoulder and the other gently massaging the top of his head, veins bulged on the back of Chu Liyue's fair hand.
Her slender body trembled almost imperceptibly, her head drooped slightly, and her clearly defined chin rested on Xiao Wujie's bony shoulder.
A strand of long hair fell across her forehead, obscuring her expression.
At one moment, her slender hand suddenly reached out and extended in front of her.
In the palm of my hand, a single, scalding, crystal-clear drop of water.
Beneath her long hair, her cold, scarlet eyes stared unblinkingly at Xiao Wujie's beautiful sleeping face.
His breathing was light and even, like the gentle ripples on a lake in spring.
Her long, trembling eyelashes were dotted with water droplets, occasionally casting faint shadows on her cheeks, like starlight under the night sky, soft and charming.
Even at such a moment, his stunning beauty was breathtaking, and it seemed that no words could adequately describe even a fraction of it.
Chu Liyue held him quietly like that, as if the whole world had frozen at that moment, with only their heartbeats and breaths intertwined.
It is a physical embrace, but also the gentlest comfort for the soul.
A gentle breeze blew into the empty hospital room through the crack in the window, lifting a strand of long hair that was covering Chu Liyue's forehead.
When she looked up again, her eyes were deep and profound, filled with a captivating tenderness that was breathtakingly beautiful.
Her slender hand clenched silently, and when it opened again, the glistening tears vanished with the wind, as if it were all an illusion.
Slender, pale fingers gently lifted the chin of the person in her arms and caressed it lightly. He was as docile as when he was awake, even in his sleep.
Her eyes sparkled, her long eyelashes drooped slightly, and her luscious red lips lightly touched his beautiful and obedient face, tracing his eyebrows and eyes with captivating charm.
Sweetie, if it hurts too much and you're too cold, just snuggle in my arms.
wait for me.
I will lead you through the cold, long night and into the splendid dawn.
You are never alone; you have always had me.
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