He didn't realize until he touched her just how cold she was, her body like ice, as if frozen stiff.
Xue Yang's heart clenched. He couldn't imagine how long she had been waiting for him at the door on such a cold day, wearing only her school uniform.
"Lin Xi, Lin Xi."
Xue Yang placed his hands on her shoulders, trying to get her to look up at him.
Hearing the familiar voice, Lin Xi finally stirred. She lifted her head, and seeing Xue Yang's anxious expression, her eyes welled up with tears.
"Xue Yang, you're finally back! I thought you weren't coming home tonight..." She flung herself into Xue Yang's embrace, sobbing her heart out.
Lin Xi had no idea what she would have done if Xue Yang hadn't returned that night. She had asked Si Wen to drop her off, thinking that since it was a holiday, she wouldn't have to wait long. As it turned out, she had waited for hours. With no phone and no money, her only choice was to keep waiting here.
