On the Way Home (7)

"Mian… I'm here to take you home."

Qin Chu's voice was incredibly quiet. It was as if he was afraid to scare Huo Mian.

At the sound of Qin Chu's voice, Huo Mian finally relented, breaking into tears from everything she had been through.

She quickly turned around and held tightly onto Qin Chu's neck, afraid to let go. It was as if he would disappear if she released her hands.

She laid against Qin Chu's chest, sobbing quietly.

Although she wasn't wailing or crying her heart out, Qin Chu knew how difficult it must've been for Huo Mian. 

"Don't cry, Baby… my heart will break." Qin Chu wiped away Huo Mian's tears carefully.

"Honey, I'm good. Our child is good too."

After the tears, Huo Mian immediately reported her current situation, afraid that Qin Chu was too worried.

"I know, I know."

Qin Chu cupped Huo Mian's face with both of his hands, leaving soft kisses on her forehead, cheeks, and nose…