Because of the shocking words Yuan spoke in such a calm voice, Sereret’s heart began to pound violently. She grabbed his shoulders and stared into his ash-colored eyes.
Yuan gently stroked Sereret’s hair and cheek, the corner of his lips lifting faintly.
“I was going to follow you because I couldn’t live without you. I realized I never returned your words of love.”
“Are you crazy? Even so, how could you think of dying!”
Startled by his words, Sereret struck his shoulder with her fist. Her heart trembled. If something had happened to Yuan… she didn’t even want to imagine it. She clung to him tightly.
“Without you, nothing matters.”
Holding her, Yuan smiled softly.
I should thank Derrick, Yuan thought, feeling the warmth of Sereret’s body—and thankful that he was alive.
Sereret pulled back from his embrace, glaring at him slightly, then placed both hands on his cheeks.…
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