All of a sudden, Shen Luo'an smiled and waved at her. "Come here," he gently said.
Shen Manting was a little hesitant. Upon seeing the smile on his face, she stepped forward.
A little impatient, Shen Luo'an reached out for her and flung her into his embrace.
Shen Manting resisted instinctively. She struggled to free herself with both hands and cried out, "Shen Luo'an, please remember yourself!"
Shen Luo'an loosened his hold on her when he heard that, but his breathing suddenly became urgent. He fell back weakly onto the mattress with his eyes closed. a bitter smile appeared on his face.
He refused to release his hold on Shen Manting's hand. With a gentle tug, he said again, "Come here."
Shen Manting had never seen this side of Shen Luo'an. He was lonely, forlorn, and unbearably fragile. This Shen Luo'an was worlds apart from the usually high and mighty Shen Luo'an. It was as if they were two completely different people.
