Ye Xian, startled by the "Wolf Howl," cautiously moved within the wine cellar.
Suddenly, a strong and shimmering light beamed down from above her, firmly encasing her.
As if under a spell, she froze in place, motionless, and after a while, she incredulously raised her head to gaze at the glaring source of light.
Light?
There was light coming.
Someone was bringing light to find her.
Behind the dazzling light, a tall and slender figure swayed, and even though she couldn’t see his face clearly, she felt as if she could sense his presence—as familiar as anything could be.
The figure flickered a few times, then put away the light source and brushed aside the obstacles.
The clear moonlight poured through the mottled tree shadows, and Ye Xian could finally see the man’s face. Her mind had a moment of lucidity, vividly remembering that in a recent pitch-dark and perilous night, this figure had also crossed tall buildings, shattered glass, and, with stars overhead, approached her.
Like a deity descending from the sky, he came with immense concern and warmth to embrace her.
And like a dawn, exclusively for her, illuminating her world.
Bo Tingshen turned on the flashlight and immediately saw Ye Xian below. His heart, pounding anxiously, finally settled down, and he hurried down the steps.
The moment he reached her, Ye Xian stood up abruptly and threw herself into his arms.
"Wow! Wuuuu... you finally came, wuuuu!"
"Do you know, I was almost scared to death!"
Tears that had been held back for so long now gushed forth in torrents.
Bo Tingshen was stunned for a moment by her embrace, then wrapped his arms tightly around her, his heart nearly crushed by the fearful sobs in his ear.
"Xianxian, Xianxian, I’m sorry, I’m late."
"Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid..."
He gently patted her back, kissing her hair, forehead, and teary eyes with the utmost tenderness, as if cherishing the apple of his eye, "Baby, don’t be afraid, I’m here now."
"Are you hurt anywhere? Or does something hurt?"
He tried to check her body but was held tightly by the petite woman, unwilling to let go.
Ye Xian’s face was buried in his chest, like a small beast finding shelter from the storm, her weeping gradually reduced to whimpering sobs.
Bo Tingshen, listening to her sounds, wished he could meld her into his body, a wave of frustration welling up within him.
"Baby, stop crying, I won’t leave you alone again, never ever."
"Mmm..."
Ye Xian lay on the broad and warm chest of the man, feeling the constant heat from his skin, along with the ceaseless caresses and reassurances from his large palm on the back of her head. Her sobs slowly abated, becoming intermittent.
Her guardian angel was the best in the world.
By nature, she was carefree and resilient, able to rebound from any hurt with just a piece of candy and a few soothing words.
Bo Tingshen, sensing her feelings gradually stabilizing, held his hand as if afraid he might run away, sighed, cradled her little face, and closed his eyes to place a deep kiss between her brows.
In his twenty-seven years, untainted by emotion, he never knew what it was like to worry so deeply for someone, nor how agonizing it was to hear someone cry in his arms.
How he wished, so deeply, to keep her tied to his side, visible every moment of every day.
Ye Xian felt a warmth between her brows, looked up at the loving face of the man close to her, blinked puzzlingly, her mind short-circuiting.
She tried to push him away, but because he held her so tightly, she couldn’t.
"What’s wrong?"
Bo Tingshen opened his eyes, the deep and profound light in them as soft as the moon above.
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