The hug was clumsy and direct, without any fancy techniques, only the most primitive comfort and protection.
But it was more heart-warming than any romance Su Tang had ever seen.
"Okay, I'm back."
These four short words were like a reassurance, making Su Tang feel completely at ease.
It seems that as long as he is there, even if the sky falls, it won’t matter.
Just like Lu Xiao said before, if he is not afraid of death, what else could he be afraid of?
Su Tang's stiff body softened little by little in his arms.
The tense nerves finally relaxed, and the long-accumulated grievances found an outlet for release.
She didn't burst into tears, but buried her face deeper into his strong chest.
The hot tears quickly soaked the front of his shirt.
The faint sobs are more heartbreaking than any howling.
Lu Xiao didn't say any more words of comfort.
He just used his broad palms to gently pat her back, as if comforting a frightened child.
The dim light cast the shadows of the two people hugging each other on the wall.
Like a tired bird returning to the forest, Su Tang found the long-lost feeling of home in Lu Xiao.
After a long while, Su Tang's sobbing gradually subsided.
She seemed a little embarrassed and moved slightly, trying to get away from his arms.
Lu Xiao let go of her and placed his hands firmly on her thin shoulders.
He lowered his head, and with his rough fingertips covered with thin calluses, he clumsily wiped away the remaining tear marks on her face.
The man's movements were very gentle, as if he was wiping a rare treasure.
"Now can you tell me what's going on?"
"Tell me from the beginning, don't leave out a single detail."
He wanted to see who dared to cause trouble under his nose.
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