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Chapter 188 - 188: 188 Warm Encounter (2)
Chapter 188 - 188: 188 Warm Encounter (2)
Chapter 188 - 188: 188 Warm Encounter (2)
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As Steve Burton approached the door, he suddenly stopped in his tracks and turned back, walking to the bedside. Staring at the red, teary eyes of Ruby Gregory, he clenched his teeth and sat down by the bed.
He hadn’t spoken yet, but his expression had already become somewhat unnatural: “Alright, don’t cry anymore.”
After Steve said this, a hint of red appeared on his fair and handsome face. He lowered his head slightly, licked his lips, and found that the woman beside him was still immersed in tears, showing no reaction. Steve’s throat tightened, and he rubbed his forehead with his fingers. Turning his head, he stared at Ruby for a moment, then reached out to touch her face, gently wiping away her rolling tears.
Ruby’s body stiffened for a moment but did not stop crying.
Steve did not speak, but silently continued to help Ruby wipe her tears away.
His movements were initially somewhat mechanical, but they gradually became more natural. Eventually, Steve reached out, pulled Ruby into his arms, and held her face in his hand, wiping away her tears. He then pressed her head against his shoulder, patting her back like soothing a child, gently caressing her, his voice hoarse and low: “You’ve cried for so long, you’ve had enough. Look, your eyes are swollen from crying. Do you still want to see people tomorrow?”
Ruby cried in a daze, feeling as if she were in a dream. Her eyelashes were still wet with tears. As she blinked, her tears fell onto Steve’s shoulder.
Steve distinctly felt the slight impact. He let out a soft breath, pressed the woman more firmly into his chest, and then, with another hand, slowly stroked Ruby’s wet hair, speaking softly, “Be good, let’s not cry anymore, alright?”
After he spoke, Steve gently rubbed his face against Ruby’s head, close to her ear, and whispered a small “Hmm?” that only the two of them could hear.
His tone was so light and soft that it reached deep into Ruby’s heart, causing her heart to shudder violently. Her tears stopped momentarily, leaving only occasional sobs.
Perhaps it was due to crying for so long, or her brain being somewhat sluggish because of the lack of oxygen, but at this moment, she completely forgot her usual evasive and uneasy demeanor in front of Steve. The man’s embrace was warm and wide, giving her a sense of stability. She had been so tired lately that she longed for a sanctuary to rely on, so she allowed herself to lean against his shoulder and nestle in his arms..