novelraw Chapter 821 - 466: All I Want Is an Answer
Chapter 821 - 466: All I Want Is an Answer
Chapter 821: Chapter 466: All I Want Is an Answer
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He caught it with his fingers, gently wiping away the tears, and was silent for a while. During his silence, Wang Julong quietly shook her head, trying to hold back her tears. Then she sneaked a glance at Yan Xiaobao’s face and realized he was looking at her.
The previous shade of red now flushed even deeper than before; she bit her lip, evidently anxious and worried. Seeing her adorable expression, Yan Xiaobao sighed deeply, forcing himself to hold back.
In this world, Yan Xiaobao wanted more than just to hold the woman in his arms before him, but he knew if he did, she would undoubtedly flee.
"Please. I know you’re listening; all I want is an answer. If you want me to leave you alone, then I promise I’ll leave you alone, but I need you to tell me yourself. I need you to say it to me." His words made Wang Julong shake her head again.
She slowly reached out her hand, grabbed Yan Xiaobao’s robe sleeve, and then heard a grumbling sound, a low rumble, so quiet that not even Yue’s keen senses could hear her words.
"I can’t hear your voice," he said softly but said no more, because he knew Wang Julong needed time to overcome her fear of succumbing to emotions. It was as if Wang Julong feared their relationship would change. If things didn’t succeed, did it mean they would leave each other? Leaving the status quo, they could always be friends, companioning each other. What Wang Julong truly feared was life without Yan Xiaobao.
"Will you always be by my side?" she hesitated, asking in a very silent, trembling voice. She asked a question that shocked Yan Xiaobao’s heart. He moved in front of her, lifted her face again, and held her head in his hands. "If you promise to never leave me, I will never leave you," he gently said. "I will protect you with my life; I will value you more than anyone else. I will lead you through good times and accompany you through tough times. Wherever I go, I will cherish the rest of your life, bringing you by my side. If you let me, I will never let you leave."
Wang Julong’s eyes moved from the ground to Yan Xiaobao, and she saw only the honest and sincere expression on his face. It was clear he was utterly genuine in what he said. He truly meant what he said, making Wang Julong’s heart tremble. She knew about Yan Xiaobao’s feelings for her; she had known for a long time, but the love he showed her was so real and comforting that the barriers around her heart slowly melted.
Wang Julong tightly grasped his robe sleeve, struggling with her emotions. She had always wanted to become stronger so she could stand beside Yan Xiaobao, but here, he promised to always stand by her.
It was almost too much for her, as all her emotions collapsed inside her. She feared Yan Xiaobao might one day tire of her, and their relationship would worsen. Still, looking at the sincerity in Yan Xiaobao’s eyes made her realize just how honest he was and how much she was attracted to him. She was captivated by his beautiful blue eyes, by his playful and tender smile, and by the sudden care he showed her.
Wang Julong sat quietly, worried about how she should express her thoughts. She didn’t dare to open her mouth for fear that her trembling voice wouldn’t produce any words.
Seeing Wang Julong’s pleading eyes, Yan Xiaobao immediately understood her inner thoughts. When he opened his arms and pulled her into a warm embrace, a spark of surprise and happiness ignited within him.
At first, she was as stiff as a log. Her heart was racing, but after feeling Yan Xiaobao’s heart beat rapidly against his chest, she calmed a bit, held his hand, and she was back again. Tears fell from her eyes as she finally allowed herself to immerse in the emotions she had suppressed for years.
Yan Xiaobao allowed Wang Julong to cry while gently brushing her hair and softly stroking her back. The two sat quietly for a while; however, half an hour later, another therapist walked into the room only to halt in her tracks, shocked by what she saw between Yan Xiaobao and Wang Julong. Yan Xiaobao put his finger to his lips, signaling her to keep quiet. The therapist lightly chuckled before quietly leaving at Yan Xiaobao’s signal. Afterwards, no one else entered the tent’s backyard. Wang Julong had enough time to let her thoughts calm down, her emotions tamed.
Noticing that she had been crying on Yan Xiaobao’s shoulder, she quickly pulled away and looked around, except at Yan Xiaobao. Her face turned crimson once again. Xiao Yueyu gently touched her face, using a cold, invisible force to restore her swollen eyes back to normal. The redness vanished, and her beauty returned to her usual doll-like expression before she cried.
"Come home with me. There’s no need to continue staying in this infirmary," Yan Xiaobao gently said, and Wang Julong just nodded. A lot happened today, and she was exhausted. She only wanted to return home to Muchuan City. She hoped to return to her schedule with a small change.
Wang Julong’s lips smiled as she suddenly thought to herself, "He is mine now. I may be his, but he is also mine."
Though she thought about this, Wang Julong remained her usual shy self. When Yan Xiaobao held her hand and started walking through the infirmary, many people looked on; some whistled, while others grinned. This made Yan Xiaobao grin with happiness, while Wang Julong felt very shy. Facing Yan Xiaobao, she could only look downward, trying to hide her ever-reddening face.