Shen Ruoxi was taken aback, her body suddenly enveloped in an embrace that exuded a cool, dark fragrance.
She could clearly feel his breath brushing past her ear, her body stiffened abruptly, and her heartbeat suddenly became erratic.
Lan Jue slightly tightened his arms, seeming to want to embed her into his body.
Shen Ruoxi could distinctly feel his rapid breathing and slightly trembling heart, her mind turning to mush, her body growing increasingly rigid, not daring to move.
Feeling the stiffness of her body, Lan Jue's gentle words came almost against her ear, "You must stay well, I will welcome you back when you return."
With that, he seemed to use all his strength to restrain himself as he released her, striving to conceal the moisture in his eyes.
Shen Ruoxi's heart trembled, her lips quivered slightly, and she called out softly, "Cousin Jue, you..."
