The hug was so tight she could barely breathe.
He held her as if—
She would vanish if he loosened his hold.
After what felt like forever, Adrian eased his hold but never let her go.
In the darkness, his obsidian eyes sparkled with a hint of something dark yet hopeful.
You should not even think of leaving me again, Elle.
You are not running away.
I will trust you.
In the distance, from a balcony, a phone was pointed towards the couple.
Ji Yan was holding the phone in his hand.
Beside him, Old Madam finally moved away when the couple hugged. She looked at Ronan who was on a video call and then at Ji Yan who was showing the scene to him.
''Both of you, when were you planning to tell me about this?"
Ji Yan guiltily lowered his head.
"Old Madam, the thing between Ace and Ella is far too complicated,'' Ronan did not filter his words.
