Yan Rouxi looked as though she wanted to turn around and jump back through the portal. Fortunately, Lu Jinchen finally stepped in. A helpless smile appeared on his face as he walked behind Xia Yuqing.
Without saying anything, he wrapped his arms around her from behind and gently pulled her against his chest. His embrace was warm and familiar. One hand rested on her shoulder while the other softly stroked her hair.
Xia Yuqing immediately leaned against him. Even then, tears continued falling. She looked at Yan Rouxi through blurry eyes. "Thank you." A sob interrupted her.
"Really..."
Another tear rolled down her cheek.
"Thank you."
Yan Rouxi stood there awkwardly. Meanwhile, Lu Jinchen continued gently patting Xia Yuqing's back. "It's alright." His voice was low and soothing. "We're home now. No one is going to take you away again."
His hand continued moving through her hair. "Everything is over."
