The heavier Ye Youyou's breathing became, the harder she found it to control the mounting pain in her heart. In the deepest recesses of her heart, the ache intensified and thickened to the extent that it was unbearable.
Li Jinnan didn't make a sound. He just stood behind her and kept his eyes on her.
Ye Youyou whimpered silently. She did not wail out loud, but her silent tears were more heart wrenching than any loud wail could be. With the chopsticks gripped in her hands, she shoved food into her mouth every now and then. Even after a long while, she hadn't eaten much.
Li Jinnan raised his hand and rested it gently on her shoulder. With his other hand, he removed her bowl and took the chopsticks from her hand. He handed her two pieces of tissue.
