Returning from the festival wasn't as joyful for everyone as one might expect. Anxiety gnawed at Zoe after witnessing Yuzhen's near exposure. The memory of Yuzhen's pupils momentarily turning red played on a loop in his mind, a stark reminder of the fragile secret they were trying to keep.
It could happen again. And when it did, Zoe feared he would be powerless to protect him.
Seeking guidance from Lei Wei crossed his mind, but the thought of Lei Wei possibly taking Yuzhen away created an impenetrable barrier of hesitation. Zoe couldn't bear to lose him, not now.
Without realizing it, his legs carried him to Yuzhen's door. He raised his hand to knock but froze mid-motion, unable to find a reason to justify his presence. His emotions churned, fear and longing warring within him.
For so long, his fear of death had dictated his choices. Now, the flicker of love threatened to overwhelm that fear.
"What are you doing here?"