Chapter 27

A moment later, Yoon-Yi's eyelashes fluttered and she slowly opened her eyes. She gazed blurrily at Shin's face for several seconds before her mind finally cleared. When she eventually recognized him, Yoon-Yi sprang upward and threw her arms around his body.

"Oh, S-Shin! You a-are alright… y-you are a-alive." She spluttered, her voice still carrying the sounds of crying. She clutched him tightly in her arms and buried her face in his chest, as violent sobs wracked her small body.

Yoon-Yi's reaction had been so unexpected, that Shin froze as soon as he felt her arms tightening around his waist. He could feel her twitching slightly, pulling him closer and letting out shuddery breaths. He simply stared blankly into the distance, afraid to move a muscle.