The person in her arms didn't respond, but just hugged her tighter. The strength in his arms was so great that it was hard for her to breathe.
Chen Xiaoru frowned and tried to struggle: "You hurt me, can you please let go a little?"
Chu Tianche seemed to have heard her words, and his arms loosened slightly, but he still held her tightly, his face buried in her neck, motionless, as if only in this way could he find a trace of peace.
"How are you?"
She asked again softly, a hint of cautious exploration in her voice.
This time, Chu Tianche finally reacted. He slowly raised his head, his red eyes were bloodshot, and his eyes were confused and empty, as if they had lost focus.
He stared at Chen Xiaoru for a long time before he slowly spoke, his voice so hoarse it was almost inaudible: "It's you..."
Chen Xiaoru felt a little uneasy when he looked at her. She subconsciously wanted to retreat, but he held her tightly in his arms. She forced a smile and asked:
"President, do you... mistake me for someone else?"
Chu Tianche didn't answer, but just stared at her closely, his eyes gradually regaining some clarity. He reached out and tremblingly touched her cheek, his fingertips feeling rough but surprisingly gentle.
"I've been going crazy looking for you..."
He muttered to himself, his voice low and hoarse, like talking in a dream.
Chen Xiaoru's heartbeat began to accelerate, and an ominous premonition came over her. She opened her mouth to explain, but was interrupted by Chu Tianche.
“Don’t go…”
He hugged her tightly again, his tone filled with pleading and even a hint of imperceptible vulnerability.
Chen Xiaoru was completely stunned. She didn't know how to respond, so she could only let him hold her, feeling the hot temperature and strong masculine scent coming from his body.
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